Annoying and sometimes painful, corns or callus are very well known by each one of us. We generally get it on the sole, the "ball" of the foot, on the outside of the fifth (small or "pinky") toe, where it rubs against
the shoe. Here we are going to describe reasons, precautions and prevention from corns or callus.
CORNS OR CALLUS
Corns or calluses are developed when something rubs against the foot repeatedly or access pressure is applied by something to that part of the foot and that part or area thickens to protect it from soreness. Whether the thickened skin is corn or callus is decided by it's position. If it is on the top of the foot or toe, it is called corn and if it is on the bottom of the foot it is called a callus. As said above it is not a very serious issue and natural reaction of the body to protect itself from getting hurt but could become painful and serious if the part gets too thick or if the person has diabetic or decreased circulation.
WHO IS MORE PRONE TO CORNS OR CALLUS
2) People with hammer toes or any other deformity in foot often suffer from corn or callus.
3) Excessive pressure on certain part of foot eg. balls of the feet while wearing heels develop callus on the feet.
4) Using equipment, tools, or instruments that exert pressure on specific locations on the fingers.
5) Sometimes the way you walk also develops corns or callus on your foot.
Like warts, corns or callus are not contagious. It is dull, thick, raised, rounded and rough in appearance. Often it looks like raised dead skin but it can be painful sometime.
3) Excessive pressure on certain part of foot eg. balls of the feet while wearing heels develop callus on the feet.
4) Using equipment, tools, or instruments that exert pressure on specific locations on the fingers.
5) Sometimes the way you walk also develops corns or callus on your foot.
HOW IT LOOK LIKE
Like warts, corns or callus are not contagious. It is dull, thick, raised, rounded and rough in appearance. Often it looks like raised dead skin but it can be painful sometime.
WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR
Note - Podiatrist are the doctors specialized in medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
1) Often corns or callus doesn't need any special attention. If they are not painful and not causing
any discomfort, leave them alone and don't tease them.
2) Try to find out the possible causes and prevent them. If wrong footwear gives you corn or callus, it's better to look for the new pair.
3) People suffering from diabetes or bad circulation or any other serious illness should visit the doctor on getting corns or callus. They are at greater risk of complications from corns and calluses.
4) If the corn or callus is irritating you and is painful it's time to visit the doctor.
Your doctor will look for the possible causes and will suggest you the treatment accordingly. If you are getting corns or callus frequently he may check your footwear and the way you walk and then ask you to take certain precautions like extra padding on your shoes or he may advise you to change the style of the footwear you wear.
If your corn is too thick doctor may advise you to get a small surgery and remove the dead skin with blade in the office. It is painless as the doctor removes the already dead skin. After the surgery he may advise you to take extra precaution while selecting the footwear.
Cortisone injections into the foot or toe may be given if the corn or callus is causing significant pain. Surgery may be necessary in cases that do not respond to conservative treatment.
Wear the best fitted and comfortable shoes.
If you have any deformity in foot, visit the doctor to find out what shoes are best for you.
Gel pad inserts may decrease friction points and pressure.
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1) Often corns or callus doesn't need any special attention. If they are not painful and not causing
2) Try to find out the possible causes and prevent them. If wrong footwear gives you corn or callus, it's better to look for the new pair.
3) People suffering from diabetes or bad circulation or any other serious illness should visit the doctor on getting corns or callus. They are at greater risk of complications from corns and calluses.
4) If the corn or callus is irritating you and is painful it's time to visit the doctor.
TREATMENT
If your corn is too thick doctor may advise you to get a small surgery and remove the dead skin with blade in the office. It is painless as the doctor removes the already dead skin. After the surgery he may advise you to take extra precaution while selecting the footwear.
Cortisone injections into the foot or toe may be given if the corn or callus is causing significant pain. Surgery may be necessary in cases that do not respond to conservative treatment.
PRECAUTIONS
Wear the best fitted and comfortable shoes.
If you have any deformity in foot, visit the doctor to find out what shoes are best for you.
Gel pad inserts may decrease friction points and pressure.
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AWARENESS IS THE KEY TO PREVENTION
References-
American Podiatric Medical Association
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