hard skin on soles of feet

[chappie]

Can build up of hard skin on the solws of feet be congenital.Also whatis the best way to remove it

[Scarlett]

I don't see that it is congenital, unless you have inherited a certain walk! Don't laugh- I have my Dad's walk and it is very lolloping and flat footed!!

Best way to remove it is to go to a chiropodist. You can get cream and files etc from Boots, but this doesn't work if you have a lot to remove..

[xxlizziexx]

the best way to remove it is one of those file things, sorry i dont know the actual name for them. do that jsut before you get in the bath and then have a bath and the it works wonders! i use it! xx

[mullein]

you need to soak your feet in a bowl of warm water, for about 20 minutes dry your feet with a towel and then use a foot file to remove hard skin .you can also buy hard skin removing creams..which you massage in to the skin after soaking . the thing is you will need to do it at least every other day at first to get it under control then maybe every week to keep it away. mullein

[krissy04]

after u take a shower u could get a Pummas Stone(im not sure if that is spelled correctly) and just scrape all of the hard skinned areas until they become smoother. Continue this and eventually ur feet will become softer. I used to have rough feet bc i played alot of sports and this works!

[MORELLO]

I'm a State Registered Podiatrist, and yes, there are some congenital conditions which can lead to hyperkeratosis (excessive hard skin) of the feet.The build up of hard skin on the soles of the feet is more commonly associated with such factors as weight, the way you walk, footwear and the level of dryness present. The best way to treat it is simply to use a foot file (99p - change monthly), a pummice stone, or even a bit of fine sandpaper on your feet. This should be done prior to bathing. Regular creaming/moisturising of feet is aslo adviseable, preferably each day. Any moisturising cream will do. If the callous is excessive and uncomfortable, register with your local health centre for regular Podiatric treatment. Finally, never use any instrument with a blade, ESPECIALLY if you're diabetic, in which case you should be registered with State Registered Podiatrist or Chiropodist anyway.

[buzy bee]

I like having hard skin, but use sandpaper when I need to 'file it down'.  Its cheap and very effective.