What Are Calluses | Corns
- Thickened skin that develops as a form of protection when increased pressure / irritation to an area
- Commonly found on weight-bearing aspects of the feet, appearing as hard raised round lesions
Causes
- Excessive pressure and irritation
- Inappropriate footwear
- Bunions, hammer toes and other foot deformities
Symptoms
- Pain with direct pressure or walking (can be pain-free)
When To Visit A Foot Specialist
- See a foot specialist if your corns and callus cause pain or discomfort which prevent you from being able to perform normal daily activities
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Lower limb examination
- Debridement and reduction of callus (painless)
- Orthotics
- Various Padding techniques
Prevention
- Address underlying causes such as foot deformities
- Wear shoes that have wide and deep toe boxes to accommodate your foot properly
- Inserting gel pads into footwear to decrease pressure points (sold in office)
- Thickened skin that develops as a form of protection when increased pressure / irritation to an area
- Commonly found on weight-bearing aspects of the feet, appearing as hard raised round lesions
Causes
- Excessive pressure and irritation
- Inappropriate footwear
- Bunions, hammer toes and other foot deformities
Symptoms
- Pain with direct pressure or walking (can be pain-free)
When To Visit A Foot Specialist
- See a foot specialist if your corns and callus cause pain or discomfort which prevent you from being able to perform normal daily activities
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Lower limb examination
- Debridement and reduction of callus (painless)
- Orthotics
- Various Padding techniques
Prevention
- Address underlying causes such as foot deformities
- Wear shoes that have wide and deep toe boxes to accommodate your foot properly
- Inserting gel pads into footwear to decrease pressure points (sold in office)