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Suggest Treatment For Calluses On Feet
Question: I am 38 and never had what I consider grandma feet. In one winter, I the feet of a ninety year old woman. My heels are dry and I horrible callouses, what's wrong???? Oh and got a few stragglers on my chin (hairs) ugh
Brief Answer:
Salicylic acid will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
The callosities in your case can be treated efficiently with salicylic acid topical liquid 40%.
Hydrate initially with petroleum jelly for 5 min followed by application of Salicyclic acid.
Pertaining to unwanted hair on the chin,I advise you to go for Laser permanent hair removal,which has great results.
Prednisone can cause unwanted hair.
Please take the prescribed medications under expert physician care.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Salicylic acid will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
The callosities in your case can be treated efficiently with salicylic acid topical liquid 40%.
Hydrate initially with petroleum jelly for 5 min followed by application of Salicyclic acid.
Pertaining to unwanted hair on the chin,I advise you to go for Laser permanent hair removal,which has great results.
Prednisone can cause unwanted hair.
Please take the prescribed medications under expert physician care.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there a brand/type recommded? Is this OTC or a script. Once again is this something that i should address furher with an office visit?
Brief Answer:
Available as Compound W/Panscol.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
Salicylic acid is available under the brand name Compound W Or Panscol.
Its available as OTC.
Pertaining to laser ,you need to have an office visit.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Available as Compound W/Panscol.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
Salicylic acid is available under the brand name Compound W Or Panscol.
Its available as OTC.
Pertaining to laser ,you need to have an office visit.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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