Post on 26-May-2015
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FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
5 Tips to Treat and Prevent Corns + Calluses
CORNS + CALLUSES ARE ACTUALLY THE SAME THING:
thick, hard spots of dead skin caused by
rubbing and pressure.
CORNS
Corns are on the tops of toes and other bony
areas of the foot. You can see them by looking
straight down at your feet.
CALLUSES
Calluses are on the side or bottom of your
toes or soles. You have to pick up your foot or
lean over to see them.
To deal with these pesky annoyances, we
recommend 5 tips to help treat and prevent
your corns and calluses.
1. First and foremost, wear shoes that fit properly.
By far, the main culprit of corns and calluses
is shoes that don’t fit properly. Women who
wear high heels and uncomfortable shoes in
the name of fashion are common corn and
callus sufferers.
Wear shoes with:• An overall good fit, with no rubbing or
pressure points• Good shock absorption for the sole• Wide toe boxes.
Make sure you limit the time you wear high
heels or dress shoes.
2. Use cushions + pads
to reduce rubbing and pressure points.
3. Apply softening creams.
Use twice a day for stubborn corns
or calluses.
Avoid chemical patches and solutions. They
come with the possibility of side effects or
complications, especially from overuse.
4. Use files or pumice stones.
Use files or pumice stones to soften and
smooth down corns and calluses. Because
corns and calluses are formed from chronic
friction, this may not help in all cases.
Never try to cut out, shave or scrape off
corns or calluses with a razor or scissors.
You could hurt yourself or increase your risk
of infection. Many mechanical debriders sold
as corn and callous solutions present the
same risks.
5. Wear comfortable socksto reduce friction.
These treatments should bring relief in a matter
of weeks. If they don’t, you may want to
consult a podiatrist.
FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
For more information about corns and calluses from the experts at FootSmart and the Podiatry Institute, visit www.footsmart.com/Foot-Health-Resource-Center.