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What are corns?
Corns are hard, painful calluses caused by pressure or friction on the toes or arch of the foot. They often occur with ill-fitting footwear or abnormal toe positions.
Complaints
- Hard, painful spot on toes or sole of foot
- Pain when walking or standing
- Redness or irritation around the corn
- Sometimes deeper core that is extra sensitive
What can a podiatrist do?
- Safe removal of corns
- Advice on footwear and pressure distribution
- Orthotics or orthotics to reduce excessive pressure
- Treatment of underlying foot problems causing corns
Recovery
Restoration focuses on pain relief and prevention of recurrent corns. By relieving pressure points and applying the right foot and shoe advice, the skin can recover and future complaints can be reduced.