Corns & calluses

Corns and callus are a direct result of mechanical pressure to the feet. This may be from footwear, foot deformities, boney prominences, gait patterns or underlying foot pathologies.

Corns, develop from a build up of skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas. Corns contain a cone-shaped core with a point that can press on underlying nerves this may lead to pain. Corns can develop on any part of the foot, with harder corns presenting on the outer layers of skin and softer corns between our toes. If left untreated, corns can compromise the healthy, deeper layers and skin and may lead to infections.

Callus is a wide area of thickened, dead skin which mainly occurs on the bottom of the foot where the feet have been subjected to stress and friction. Calluses are yellowish or pale in colour. As the skin is thickens, our levels of sensation can be masked. This can mean you may not be fully aware of any potential trauma that is occurring on this points of the foot. Particularly if you are immune compromised or suffer from diabetes, this can lead to further complications. Calluses are often bigger and wider than corns, and do not have defined margins (edges).

South Devon Foot Clinic are well practiced in caring for corns and callus and treatments are lasting and effective. The best course of treatment will be determined following a thorough examination with you.