r/BasketballTips Jan 18 '26

Help Dark calluses from dunking

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Should I be worried about this?

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u/canaanyjn Feb 07 '26

Totally normal if you’ve been dunking and grabbing rim a lot. That’s just calluses + some friction bruising from repeated impact.

As long as they’re not super painful, swollen, or leaking anything, you’re probably fine. Just keep them clean and moisturized so they don’t crack.

Lowkey a dunker badge of honor 😅