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Corns and Callouses

Presented by Dr. Bender, Advanced Physical Medicine

When thick skin builds up on the foot due to pressure, it is called a corn (top of the foot) or callous (bottom of the foot). The pressure that causes these can be due to bone problems, such as bunions, hammer toes, or extra bone formation; improperly fitting shoegear; and excessive walking or running. This thickened skin can be painful.

How are Corns and Callouses treated?

It is important to see your podiatrist to have an assessment about why these corns and callouses are developing and to have them trimmed or reduced. It is important to note that the thickened skin will return if the cause of the pressure is not treated. A variety of treatment options are available for reducing pressure on the feet: padding, different shoegear, orthotic devices, creams, and surgery. If you have peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, HIV, or other serious diseases, it is important that you consult a podiatrist for proper treatment, rather than trying to treat the condition yourself. If you cut your skin with these conditions, it can be very dangerous. Additionally, it is important that you do not try over the counter corn removal pads, as these contain acid that can burn/harm the skin.

If you are suffering from painful corns and callouses, please contact us for an appointment with Dr. Bender. Dr. Bender has been in private practice for 10 years and can help you!

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