CALLUSES
Thickened sections that harden tissue or nails from time periods of pressure or friction (e.g. long hiking or running). As a result, this dries up natural oils and moistures, leaving the nail harden abnormally.
APPEARANCE
A very thick, (can appear yellow) hardened external nail portion, affecting a large or almost the entire nail plate. It grows inwardly.
CAUSES
Calluses can have several factors. As mentioned before, calluses happen from long periods of pressure or friction. However, injury can also contribute, such as cracks or chipped nails. Calluses are most likely to be found on toenails because of natural physical activity, such as walking. Age can also be counted, due to the decreasing nail rate growth.
POSSIBLE TREATMENTS/ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
The main mistake many people make when treating a callus is cutting the affected nail area. This will only cause the callus to regrow more thicker with each time. Instead, the best method is to try and thin or disinfect the area. For example using cuticle oil or a chemical remover.
CAUSES
Calluses can have several factors. As mentioned before, calluses happen from long periods of pressure or friction. However, injury can also contribute, such as cracks or chipped nails. Calluses are most likely to be found on toenails because of natural physical activity, such as walking. Age can also be counted, due to the decreasing nail rate growth.
DOES IT AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?
It doesn't really raise any significant concerns for any treatment, but it all depends on the thickness and comfort level of the client. Nail Design Applications could still proceed without any disruptions, however, choosing to shape could create a problem especially surrounding the calluses' thickness, which could cause pain or discomfort with the client.
POSSIBLE TREATMENTS/ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
The main mistake many people make when treating a callus is cutting the affected nail area. This will only cause the callus to regrow more thicker with each time. Instead, the best method is to try and thin or disinfect the area. For example using cuticle oil or a chemical remover.
