17/11/2025
What is a corn and how do you treat it? 👣 A corn is a small, well-defined thickened area of skin caused by repeated friction or pressure. Unlike a callus, which is more spread out, a corn is focused in one spot. Corns can be painful and often need treatment.
Corns can be removed painlessly by a Podiatrist or foot health professional. This usually results in immediate relief!💥 Once the corn has been removed, a protective device can be made to help reduce pressure on the area. If the corn is on the sole of the foot, an insole may be helpful. Corns sometimes return if the cause of the pressure or friction is ongoing.
Your clinician will talk to you about what may have been the cause. Common culprits are wearing shoes too tight, or wearing shoes that are old and worn out. Sometimes there is a natural bony deformity in the toe which can get worse as we age, or we may have had it since birth. In these instances, your Podiatrist may refer you for an operation which can be carried out as day surgery under a local anaesthetic, either privately or on the NHS.
If you have a corn, come and see us for expert treatment and advice. We'll get you walking pain-free again!
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