Corns

What is it?

Similar to calluses, corns are a buildup of hard, thick skin. The difference is that corns have a hard core that is shaped like a kernel of corn which makes if painful.

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What is the Cause?

Corns develop due to excessive pressure on specific points on your feet. The thick, hard skin that makes up the corn can be very painful.

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Recommended Treatment

Ensuring your footwear fits properly can help prevent corns, although some people are genetically predisposed to getting corns. A Chiropodist can carefully remove the skin surrounding the corn and eventually the painful core. To prevent future corns, a custom orthotic can help properly distribute pressure over the entire foot. Modifications can be made to the orthotic to off-load pressure from the areas with the corns