Foot problems are common with diabetes. These include calluses. Certain things you do can either help or hinder the healing of foot calluses if you have diabetes. If you have any symptoms of a ...

The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing.

Even today, long after my role ceased to be that of an outpatient clinic supervisor, I still focus on control of the patient's diabetic condition. Even in a cancer institute! When I'm consulted to see ...

A diabetic ulcer describes a slow-healing wound that commonly appears on the feet. It is a complication of diabetes that often stems from a lack of sensation or blood flow in the affected area.

There are various ways of classifying diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Some guidelines refer to a staged system ranging from stage 1 — no symptoms and no risk — to stage 6, where treatment can no longer ...

Diabetic foot ulcers can be slow to heal and prone to recurring. A new study employed an existing method, used on burns patients, to assess the degree of water loss from the skin and found that it was ...

A recent ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science study examined the biogenic amines and small-molecule metabolites in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) wound exudates to identify their potential roles in ...

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Diabetic foot is a serious, common condition that affects about half of those with diabetes. Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin.

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Key Takeaways A callus is a hard and thick patch of skin caused by friction or pressure, often on hands or feet.Calluses can be treated with salicylic acid, a ...