Bottom of Foot Pain Causes, Treatments and More
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8. Skin Gone Too Far: Callus
Often lost among more exotic-sounding conditions is simple, hard skin. A yellow, thick plaque builds up on exposed areas to protect the feet from friction. But the body tends to overdo it. The enlarged patch grows and hardens, taking up more space in the shoe and pressing upward as every step pushes downwards.
A callus can cause immense burning discomfort, even when the foot is not bearing weight. Prime locations for calluses are under the heel and along the underside of the forefoot.
