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Cushioning devices, such as wedges, doughnuts, and arch supports, may help distribute the weight on the feet more evenly and thus reduce skin stress. Excessive callus accumulation can be prevented by wearing two pairs of socks, a thin cotton or nylon pair next to the skin and a heavy pair over the cotton pair, or a single doubleknit sock; wearing shoes that are the correct size and are in good condition; routinely applying materials, such as lubricants, to reduce friction; and shaving the callus with a sealpel. using extreme caution. Hand calluses also can be controlled by using a special glove for direct protection, as is used in batting, or by applying elastic tape or moleskin. In sports such as gymnastics, athletic trainers and athletes go to great lengths to protect the athlete'S hands against tearing calluses. Grip is a protective device that has a special type of hand covering that may include a wood dowel placed across the grip portion of the hand.

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