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Corn and Callous Treatment

Corns and callouses are areas of dead, hard and toughened skin which can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. This pain is a result of increased pressure on the underlying healthy skin, deeper tissues (dermis) and nerves.

Corns and callous occur on bony areas that are subjected to high pressure and friction. Common causes are high levels of weight bearing activity (e.g. nurses, waiters and hairdressers), inappropriate footwear (e.g. shoes with poor cushioning, narrow toe box and slip on shoes), toe or foot deformities and altered gait patterns. Corns and callouses develop as a result of the body trying to protect itself from these pressures.

Callous is commonly found on the bottom of the foot, around the heels and on the tops of the toes. The Podiatrists at Carlisle Podiatry can treat and help prevent callous by sharp debridement (removal by scalpel), pressure offloading with padding or orthotics, as well as advise on well-fitting footwear.

Corns are a centralised area of callous that has been ‘forced’ into healthy skin by pressure. If left untreated, the healthy skin under the corn can become an ulcer and is at risk of infection. Different types of corns include hard corns, which are on the top of toes or bottom of the foot. Soft corns occur in between toes and seed corns occur at the bottom of the foot. Treatment and prevention of corns includes enucleation (removal by scalpel), wearing of toe covers or separators to protect bony prominences, wearing good fitting footwear and also the prescription of offloading orthotics. The Podiatrists at Carlisle Podiatry are experienced in the management of painful corns.

Corns are often mistaken for warts, and vice versa and it is important that a correct diagnosis is made as treatment differs greatly between the two. Warts have a “root” that can be removed to prevent it from returning. To prevent corns and callouses from returning you have to remove the high pressure and friction from the area.

There are chemical treatments commercially available to treat both corns and callous, however care needs to be taken to ensure that a chemical burn does not occur. People with Diabetes or circulation issues should consult their Podiatrist before using these treatments.

The Podiatrists at Carlisle Podiatry can diagnose corns and callouses and provide you with advice on the appropriate treatment. If you’re living or working in Carlisle, Rivervale, Bentley, East Victoria Park and Lathlain come see us today!

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