Feet corns and callus formation are thickening of the skin on the feet that become painful.
They are caused by excessive pressure or friction (rubbing) on the skin.
Foot corns and Foot Treatment callus is totally painlessly removed and advice can be given to prevent further reoccurrences.
Podiatrists are Specialists in hard skin removal.
Calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin that are generally not painful and don’t require treatment unless they are uncomfortable, painful, or limit your ability to comfortably wear shoes. This hardened skin is the body’s way of protecting itself from diffuse pressure or friction. Poorly fitted or worn footwear are a common cause. Some people with dry skin are predisposed to developing callus.
Under no circumstances should you try to cut the callus off by yourself. Improper techniques can result in cuts and bacterial infection. If the callus is persistent, visit your podiatrist for a complete calluses on Feet treatment and removal. The podiatrist will also provide advice to reduce the onset of callus formation in the future.
Home treatment includes soaking the foot in warm water to soften the callus, followed by gently buffing the skin with a pumice stone to remove the dead skin. Take great care if you opt to use this method. Rubbing too aggressively with the pumice stone may cause the callus to bleed and an infection can develop.
Corns can be extremely painful and can stop you from doing the things you love such as walking, sports and gym activities. Even your daily commute can be disrupted.
In all of our corn removal clinics our expert podiatrists are extensively trained and qualified in painless corn removal.
Clinically known as Heloma Durum, corns are common foot conditions that occur from repeated focal pressure on the foot, such as rubbing of the skin against a shoe, wearing no socks with shoes, or foot deformities. Women are more likely to develop corns due to wearing high heels and less supportive footwear then men.
Corns come in three different forms: hard corns, soft corns, and seed corns. Hard corns look like a compressed patch of hard skin with a dense core and are often present on the bottom, top or sides of the feet. Soft corns tend to be found between the toes. Seed corns develop on the heel or ball of the foot. All corns can be painful. Other symptoms include:
Corns can be cured by removing the force which is causing it. Improved footwear choices are the first step in alleviating them.
Deflective padding and digital corn devices are also indicated for treatment. Over the counter corn pads with medication are available but
be wary; the salicylic acid on the corn pad may cause a chemical skin burn and an infection. These are definitely to be avoided by those
with diabetes. Your podiatrist can identify the cause of the corn and remove it painlessly.
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