DIY SOS! Watch the disgusting moment a man uses a STANLEY KNIFE to slice a callus from his foot
- WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
- Unidentified man uses a common DIY tool to remove the unsightly mass
- He filmed the grim process and later uploaded the footage to social media
- The 2-minute clip has since gone viral thanks to strong-stomached subscribers
Most people would simply visit their chiropodist.
But, in an age of endless over-sharing, one social media user has detailed footage of himself performing a DIY procedure on his very own foot.
The unidentified patient can be seen slicing away a hardened callus from his big toe, but - rather than rely on medical equipment - he uses a stanley knife instead.
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Not for the squeamish: The 2 minute clip shows repeated attempts to cut through the skin
The gruesome clip was uploaded to Facebook earlier this week as part of Clinical Media and has since gone viral, attracting hundreds of views from strong-stomached subscribers.
Opening with a close-up of the offending growth, the 2-minute footage shows the man hack away at the hardened skin.
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After a few seconds he manages to penetrate the mass, which is clearly defined by its yellow discoloration.
However, its toughness is apparent as the sharp blade struggles to make further headway through the unwanted tissue.
Toe die for: The brave man hardly seems to flinch as he attacks the unwelcome blemish
Slice of the action: The self-operating 'surgeon' manages to avoid drawing any blood
Popular: The gruesome clip was uploaded to Facebook earlier this week as part of Clinical Media and has since gone viral
By the 1 minute 30 mark the determined 'self surgeon' managed to detach the lower half, but is forced to change tactic and try more precise slices.
Within a few seconds this is successful and the callus is completely removed before being held aloft for viewers to see.
Alarmingly, the process appears to have been undertaken without the use of anaesthetic.
Tough stuff: The skin's thickness is apparent as the blade briefly struggles to make headway
Nearly there: By the 1 minute 30 mark the determined 'self surgeon' managed to detach the lower half, but is forced to change tactic and try more precise slices
Success! After more than two minutes the man finally manages to remove the callus
Naturally, the grim footage attracted a slew of impassioned comments.
One viewer responded: 'Nicely removed! Good job', while another added : 'Warning - infection!'.
A third chimed in: 'That looks dangerous!' while a fourth offered a cautionary tale, saying: 'My dad lost his foot by doing something like this'.
Naturally, the British Skin Foundation echoed these latter sentiments.
'The British Skin Foundation always recommends you seek assistance from your GP or dermatologist when dealing with skin issues, rather than attempting to rectify at home with DIY solutions which can lead to further problems or infections,' BSF's Lisa Bickerstaffe told MailOnline.
Calluses tend to develop when the skin rubs against something, such as a bone, a shoe or the ground.
They often form over the ball of your foot because this area takes most of your weight when you walk.
Activities that put repeated pressure on the foot, such as running or walking barefoot, can cause calluses to form.
Athletes are particularly susceptible to them.
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