YouTube video of man removing a callus using razor blade
Most people would simply visit a chiropodist to get any foot problems seen to.
But, with today's culture of over-sharing, one social media user has filmed footage of himself performing a DIY procedure on his callus.
The unidentified man can be seen slicing away at the hardened skin that reaches all over his foot, but - rather than rely on medical equipment - he uses a razor blade instead.
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The 20-minute clip shows the man slicing away through the callus on his foot
The grim clip was uploaded to YouTube two weeks ago on a channel called Never Ending Callus and has since gone viral, attracting more than 1,1million views.
It opens with the man penetrating the thickened mass in the middle of his foot, revealing skin underneath that's a markedly different colour of yellow.
However, its toughness is apparent as he struggles with the sharp blade to make further headway through the offending skin.
The callus - caused by friction - covers the man's entire foot and also affects his toes
He gradually works his way through the heel and then the balls of his feet - taking a good 20 minutes to finish.
Even the man's toes are affected by the skin disorder, which he doesn't attempt to deal with on the video.
Alarmingly, the process appears to have been undertaken without the use of anaesthetic - although the man doesn't appear to even wince.
Naturally, the footage has attracted a host of impassioned comments.
Viewers said it looked like the man in the clip was carving soap or potatoes
One viewer responded: 'It looks like someone melted candles on his feet.'
Others add that it looks like he's carving soap or potatoes.
Another asks: 'Who else finds this satisfying?' while one comments 'Well....I USED to have a foot fetish.'
Naturally, the British Skin Foundation echoed the sentiments 'don't try this at home'.
Experts warn that people should seek professional help for skin problems
TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT A CALLUS Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them and apply a special foot cream Use a pumice stone or foot file regularly to gently remove hard skin Wear comfortable footwear that fits properly Always shop for shoes in the afternoon because your feet swell as the day goes on Avoid wearing heels as they increase the pressure on the front of your feet SOURCE: NHS CHOICES
'The British Skin Foundation always recommends you seek assistance from a professional, either your GP or a dermatologist when dealing with skin issues, rather than attempting to fix the problem at home with DIY solutions which can lead to injury or infections,' BSF's Lisa Bickerstaffe told MailOnline.
Calluses tend to develop as a result of rubbing, friction or pressure on the skin.
They often form over the ball of your foot because this area takes most of your weight when you walk.
They can form an improper walking motion, but most are caused by ill-fitting shoes.
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.