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A member asked:

What should i do to remove the hard skin on the ball of my foot?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Callouses: You can go to a podiatrist and have them professionally trimmed, use more cushioned insoles, friction minimalizing socks (thor-lo's), use a pumice bar or stone, otc callous trimmers at a pharmacy, regular moisturizer to keep the skin soft, etc...

Answered 3/26/2013

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