Corns
A corn is a small thicken spot of skin on the foot. It is caused by increased friction at the site, such as rubbing against an area of the shoe. A corn is different from a callus by a central core of hard material, commonly referred to as a “central nidus” in a corn. Patients with foot deformities are at higher risk of developing corns. These deformities include hammertoes, and bunions.
Corns cause pain at the site from pressure. Treatment options include padding the area, wearing the appropriate shoe wear, and periodic removal of the corn. A foot and ankle specialist can provide the treatment to remove the corn. However, without correcting the underlying foot deformity, the corn will likely recur after removal. Avoid attempting to remove the corn at home or use medical corn pads, as this can lead to serious injuries and infections.
A corn is a small thicken spot of skin on the foot. It is caused by increased friction at the site, such as rubbing against an area of the shoe. A corn is different from a callus by a central core of hard material, commonly referred to as a “central nidus” in a corn. Patients with foot deformities are at higher risk of developing corns. These deformities include hammertoes, and bunions.
Corns cause pain at the site from pressure. Treatment options include padding the area, wearing the appropriate shoe wear, and periodic removal of the corn. A foot and ankle specialist can provide the treatment to remove the corn. However, without correcting the underlying foot deformity, the corn will likely recur after removal. Avoid attempting to remove the corn at home or use medical corn pads, as this can lead to serious injuries and infections.