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Corns and Calluses Conditions and Treatments to Remove Them
Skin Condition – Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are hard, thick areas of skin usually found on your feet.
Corns
Corns are usually small and round and commonly appear on the top or side of your toes. Some people experience painful corns because of the location and contact with shoes.
There are different types of corns on your foot:
- Hard corns often develop on the top of your toes, outside of your small toe, or the bottom pads of your feet.
- Soft corns usually develop between your toes.
Calluses
Calluses are hard patches of skin that are larger than corns. You most likely will find them on the bottom of your foot on bony areas that carry your weight, like your heel, big toe, ball of your foot and the sides of your foot. You may experience painful calluses, especially on the ball of your foot, when standing for a while walking or doing activities.
Causes for Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses can have similar causes. Some include:
- Shoes that are too tight or high heels that can squeeze the feet. Improper fitting footwear is one of the most common causes of corns on toes.
- Frequently wearing high heels can cause calluses on the balls of your feet from the downward pressure on this area when walking.
- Wearing shoes that are too loose can create a lot of friction where your foot can slide up and down in the shoe, causing corns on feet and/or calluses.
- Not wearing socks when wearing your shoes or walking around barefoot.
- Standing, walking, or running for a long period of time, or doing work, hobbies or activities that put a lot of pressure on your feet.
- Structural foot issues like hammertoes, bunions or tailor's bunions.
Symptoms of Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses have common symptoms, including hardened areas of skin where you experience repeated friction or pressure, pain, redness or blisters. They can be tender to touch or walk, stand on.
Some specific foot corn symptoms
In addition to hardened skin, you may also experience:
- A small, round, raised bump of hardened skin surrounded by irritated skin.
- The raised area of the bump may be painful or cause discomfort when touched or pressure applied to it.
Some specific foot callus symptoms
You may experience the following:
- A thick, hardened, larger and usually more flattened patch of skin.
- The patch is less sensitive to touch than the surrounding skin.
Treatment for Corns or Calluses
Treatment options depend on your symptoms and what initially caused your corn or callus. Your foot corn causes or how your callus developed are assessed to determine the best treatment options.
LMC Chiropodists typically recommend routine visits with us, custom orthotics, footwear advice and home care between visits.
Corn or callus care for those with diabetes, those prone to infections or with poor circulation
Don’t try to treat corns or calluses on your own before seeking treatment if you have diabetes, poor circulation or are prone to infections.
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Routine Visits with Your Chiropodist
LMC Chiropodists provide services to promote healthy feet to reduce the likelihood of worsening symptoms or for prevention. Proper care is essential for preventing and treating corns and calluses.
In some cases, our Chiropodist may debride the area and remove the corn or callus using a scalpel. Some people try this at home, which is not recommended as it can lead to infection.
Chiropodists are highly skilled in using instruments to remove corns and calluses. This treatment is often pain free and patients walk out little to no pain left! Some patients may require prescription topical medication between visits. Your Chiropodist will discuss your treatment options and protocol that suits your needs and health history.
Custom Orthotics
In some cases, the way you walk can cause foot corns and calluses. Custom orthotics can help correct how you walk and reduce the high-pressure areas on the feet.
Orthotics can also improve your balance and make walking more efficient. When your orthotics are placed inside appropriately fitted shoes, they increase comfort and reduce the severity of your corns and calluses.
Proper Footwear Advice
Proper footwear is essential to keeping your feet healthy and reducing the likelihood of worsening symptoms or recurrence.
Some typical footwear recommendations may include:
- Wear shoes that give your toes plenty of space. They're too tight if you can't wiggle your toes in your shoes.
- Your shoe should hold your foot securely in place without feeling tight.
- Appropriate heel height is essential. If you're on your feet for long hours, prone to foot problems or do strenuous work, you want to opt for shoes with lots of cushioning whenever possible.
- Wear socks, stockings or tights with your shoes to prevent your skin from rubbing directly against the shoe.
- If you use orthotics and inserts, bring them with you when you buy new shoes.
Homecare In Between Visits
Between your visits with your LMC Chiropodist, doing some corn and callus care at home may reduce your healing time.
Some things you can do at home:
- After a shower or bath, application of a moisturizing cream is recommended
- Application of a moisturizing cream daily, but remember not between your toes!
- Wear socks and/or slippers inside the home to help with cushion and shock absorption
- If you wear orthotics, try to do so as often as possible. This means putting them into the right type of slippers/shoes when inside.
Why Choose LMC
We are part of one of Canada’s largest teams of Medical Specialists and treat the most complex foot conditions, such as diabetic wounds, daily. It makes simple cases such as heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and plantar warts easily handled by our experts.
Trail Blazers
LMC Healthcare has one of the largest research divisions in North America, Centricity Research. Our Chiropodists (Footcare Specialists) have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge foot health research and new treatment approaches.
Members of the Approved Provider Network (APN)
LMC Healthcare is one of a handful of the most skilled and trusted footcare providers included in the APN. It allows us to be exclusive providers for various hospitals and insurance companies in Ontario.
Collaborative and Convenient Approach
While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries.
You also never have to wait long for an appointment! We have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.
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