CORNS AND CALLUSES

COMMON PROBLEMS

CORNS AND CALLUSES

Hyperkeratosis, better known as callus or corn, are the skin’s natural defence mechanism against friction or excessive pressure. Ultimately, they cause a thickening and hardening of the skin. Calluses are mainly found on the soles of the feet, the inner edge of the big toe or on the edges of the heels. This thickening of the skin may not initially cause any issues, but calluses can become problematic. Corns have a deeper core and are usually painful, sometimes unbearably so. People describe it as walking on a rock, or as if a needle is piercing their skin when they stand. Calluses, which remain untreated, can crack and produce unpleasant complications.

Corns and calluses have many causes. Wearing poorly fitting shoes, obesity, biomechanical abnormalities when walking, loss of fatty tissue under the foot and bone protuberances are typical examples. Although rare, certain systemic or hereditary diseases can also be the cause.

THE SOLUTIONS

WHAT CAN I
DO ABOUT IT?

There are several ways to prevent corns from reoccurring, such as with prescription creams. Otherwise, removal of the thickened areas by a trained podiatrist is the preferred solution. Doing so reduces the risk of infection, or home-induced injury should you try to remove the corn yourself. Finally, the sound advice you receive from your podiatrist will improve your recovery and help you avoid further problems with corns.

OUR SOLUTIONS

WE OFFER THESE SERVICES

Professional cleaning

Shoe consultation

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APPOINTMENT

It’s always better to be foot safe than foot sorry! Contact the Bourque Podiatry Clinic now to have a licensed podiatrist examine your feet.