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A corn is a small area of hard skin, roughly round in shape, which press into the skin. They are found over high-pressure areas of the foot, such as a bunion, claw toe or hammertoe. They can also be found where your shoes will rub against your foot if you have ill-fitting shoes, or anywhere your feet will be subjected to a rubbing pressure.
Pain or discomfort may occur,, and different types of corn appear over various parts of the foot. Corns may be visible in between toes, on tops of toes or on the sole of the foot. Causes for corns to form are similar to those for callus, pressure, footwear, and high activity levels.
If you have a corn and require treatment and are in Birmingham, you should arrange an appointment with us here at Footfix. We are expertly trained, HCPC registered podiatrists and would be happy to help you treat the corn on your foot.
If a corn is left untreated, it will become painful. A corn will not get better on its own unless the pressure that initially caused the corn is removed. If the cause is not removed, the skin will thicken and become more painful.
By periodically having any corn on your foot debrided (and probably padded), you may be able to keep any discomfort they cause at bay. This is not something to try with your handy razor blade at home. This type of "bathroom surgery" is likely to be ineffective at best and will most likely cause a serious infection and worsen the problem. And before you run off to your local chemist for a "corn plaster," keep in mind that these typically contain an acid. This caustic chemical has no intelligence—it cannot distinguish normal from abnormal skin. Once again, severe ulceration and/or infection may occur.
After some time, the body may treat the corn as a foreign body, and an ulcer or abscess could develop. These can be serious, especially if they become infected. Infection is a severe complication for individuals with diabetes, poor circulation and loss of sensation.
Corns are symptoms of underlying problems and, therefore, self-treatment should not be attempted as you may worsen the condition. Podiatric management of corns at Footfix will initially include a thorough assessment to determine the cause of the corn, we will then discuss with you a treatment and prevention plan. Management plans for the treatment of corns commonly consist of:
Those with diabetes or poor circulation must see a podiatrist to manage corns as soon as possible. All conditions related to the foot can be much more severe on someone with diabetes.
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