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How Can A Painful Callus On The Tailbone Be Treated?

I have a callus on my tailbone. It hurts and I think it s getting bigger and it feels like it is splitting. How do I deal with this. I ve been to a wound Clinic and all they did was put a piece of tape on it. Help! Hican I answer your health question? Please type your question here...
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice

A callus is basically thickened skin due to chronic pressure or weight. I would suggest you to avoid sitting for long to prevent further pressure on that site as it would either worsen it further or delay its resolution. I suggest you to use a salicylic acid based ointment e.g 6-12% sailcylic acid, twice daily for a few days. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic and would help soften and exfoliate hard skin of callus. It is commonly used tpo treat corns and warts. Salicylic acid ointment is available over the counter.

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How Can A Painful Callus On The Tailbone Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice A callus is basically thickened skin due to chronic pressure or weight. I would suggest you to avoid sitting for long to prevent further pressure on that site as it would either worsen it further or delay its resolution. I suggest you to use a salicylic acid based ointment e.g 6-12% sailcylic acid, twice daily for a few days. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic and would help soften and exfoliate hard skin of callus. It is commonly used tpo treat corns and warts. Salicylic acid ointment is available over the counter. Hope this helps you Let me know if I can assist you further.