Callus planer
A callous plane is a device for the medical and cosmetic removal of callouses , mainly on feet (see pedicures ), but also on hands. One also speaks of the abrasive treatment of hyperkeratotic skin changes.
The callous plane consists of a mostly curved handle and a ceramic or metal blade. As this is very sharp, careless use can lead to cuts. Because of this, the callous plane is banned in some states. When treating with a callous plane, the user has to be prepared for long-term care. The corneal layers are removed with this one after the other in several layers and the treatment must be repeated several times at intervals so that the affected part of the body (mostly the foot) remains free of corneas. However, there should be a period of several days between the individual treatments, otherwise skin irritation and / or an even thicker cornea can occur.
A distinction is made between disposable models with a permanently integrated blade and more expensive models on which the blade head can be exchanged and bought.
The callous rasp should not be confused with the callous rasp , which is often used for follow-up treatment on the treated area because of the sharp and visible cut edges through the plane.
The callous plane goes back to instruments that the French Nicolas-Laurent LaForest presented in his book "L'art de soigner les pieds" ("The art of healing feet") published in 1782. The different tools (scalpels) were similar to the utensils used today.
Individual evidence
- ↑ T-Online.de: Stiftung Warentest advises caution with callous planes
- ↑ Rescue your nails: Page 129 (Engl.)
- ↑ Revue du Prodologue: Laforest NL. L'art de soigner les pieds, 1782. Fac similé Caducea, Bruxelles, 1979
