[Cdt-l] Callous caverns

[Brett]

You might try a product called Super Salve. It's a heavy balm-type of ointment made from olive oil and other natural / herbal ingredients. Worked great on my cc's this winter. Tends not to fully "soak in" for a number of hours, so the callouses remain supple and cease to expand, setting the stage for healing. Best of all, it's made by a small, family operation based out of the ghost town of Mogollon New Mexico, on the western edge of Gila Country.
 
http://www.supersalve.com/
 
Brett

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Dave and Cindy <hikeon at surewest.net> wrote:


From: Dave and Cindy <hikeon at surewest.net>
Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Callous caverns
To: "Anitra Kass" <at_anitra at yahoo.com>, cdt-l at backcountry.net
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7:18 PM





I agree with Nitro,
While hiking the PCT last year I had to visit the doctor.  During the visit she examined the heels of my feet and recommended the Aquaphor as one of her favorites for any cracked callouses.  I found the small "travel" tubes very convenient and useful.
Zelda

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From: Anitra Kass 
To: cdt-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Callous caverns






I am a big fan of a cream/lotion called Aquaphor.  It even comes in tiny tubes great for the trail.  It is the fastest thing I've found for healing cracks and saved me on the CDT.  
NITRO

Anitra I. Kass 
www.anitrakass.com 
760.977.8684

--- On Tue, 3/24/09, James Bates <bates-james at sbcglobal.net> wrote:


From: James Bates <bates-james at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Callous caverns
To: cdt-l at backcountry.net
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 3:59 PM



While hiking, and at home, I use 200 grit wet/dry sand paper (the expensive kind with black backing). I can be reused many times and when it gets too dirty I simply wash it off. It actually feels better when soaked. I do this as a daily routine to prevent the cracking along with the Superglue. This summer I am going to try a new technique of not bringing camp shoes. I noticed that when in town my feet would crack. All winter long I were shoes and socks and I get no cracks. I will apply that this summer. Remember that everybody's feet are different.....mine certainly are.

Trowler
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