Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For women, this may be particularly true, likely because many women wear shoes that are too small for their feet. The result?

A plantar callus is a hard, thickened area of skin on the bottom of the foot. It is caused by pressure or friction, such as from wearing tight shoes. Most resolve by removing the source of friction.

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Calluses on the hands or feet are hard, thick patches of dead skin that form due to repeated friction and pressure, like when using tools at work or playing music. They’re not dangerous, but calluses ...

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