What are Helomas?
It is the thickening of the skin (hyperkeratosis), in the shape of a circumference that grows inward and in the shape of a nail.
They appear when an area of skin receives excessive pressure from bone and footwear. Helomas can cause severe pain and lameness, depending on the depth of the injury.
It is important the timely care for diabetic patients Since if helomas are not treated they can even cause foot ulcers.
Which is the treatment?
In podiatry, the heloma is delaminated and enucleated to reduce pain.
