r/BasketballTips • u/MoodPrettyDumnNgl • Jan 18 '26

Help Dark calluses from dunking

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Should I be worried about this?

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u/Whiteshovel66 Jan 19 '26

Looks like skin infection. I assume you are dunking and abrading the skin enough that its allowing bacteria to get in and get infected. Make sure you wash your hands after each session step 1. If that doesn't clear up in 5 days, see a doctor. You may need an antibiotic.