Treatment for Corns and Calluses in Hamilton, ON
The Differences Between Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are different types of foot issues caused by chronic irritation. A corn is smaller than a callus. A corn also has a hard center surrounded by inflamed tissue. Corns are also painful. Calluses are usually not painful.
What Causes a Corn or Callus to Develop?
Corns usually develop to protect your feet and toes from friction and pressure. They can appear in both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing areas, including between your toes and on the tops and sides of your toes. Calluses develop in areas exposed to stress, including the feet soles and the toes' bottom or sides.
Signs and Symptoms of Corns and Calluses
A corn will appear as a thick, rough skin area or a hardened, raised bump. Corns cause tenderness and pain under the skin. Calluses appear as hardened patches of skin.
How to Prevent Corns and Calluses
To prevent corn and callus formation, it’s important to:
- Wear shoes with plenty of room for your toes
- Wear shoes appropriate for the activity you are doing
- Avoid going barefoot
- Use padding or bandages in your shoes
- Soak your feet in warm water to soften corns
- After soaking, rub the corn with a pumice stone to remove hardened skin
- Moisturize your feet every day to keep your skin soft
When to See a Chiropodist for Corns and Calluses
You should see a Chiropodist for treatment of a corn or callus if the corn or callus is:
- Becoming larger or more painful
- Making it painful to put on shoes
- Interfering with your ability to stay mobile
Treatment of Corns and Calluses
Your Chiropodist may recommend several effective treatment options for corns and calluses, including:
- Trimming away excess skin to reduce friction
- Corn-removing medication containing salicylic acid
- Custom-fit inserts or orthotics
- Surgery if the corn is caused by friction due to poor bone alignment
Want To Know More About Corns and Calluses?
To learn more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of corns and calluses, call Corey Bess, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Chiropodist, and the team at Hamilton Foot Care at Hamilton Foot Care in Hamilton, ON L9C 1X9 CA. You can reach him at (905) 389-9711. Call today.