Footwear and padding
Comfortable, well-fitting shoes and suitable padding can reduce rubbing. A foot specialist may recommend an insole or another adjustment.
Painful corns or calluses?
Make comfort the goal.
Thickened skin can make shoes and walking uncomfortable. Care starts with checking the spot and the pressure that keeps bringing it back.
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Years of experienceWhat are corns and calluses?
Both are areas of skin that thicken in response to repeated pressure or rubbing. A corn is usually small with a firm centre; a callus covers a wider area.
They often occur on feet and toes, but calluses can also form on hands. Care can reduce troublesome build-up while addressing what puts pressure on the skin.
Look beyond the thick skin.
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Shoes and daily activity
Tight footwear, rubbing seams and repeated walking or standing can load the same small area.
- 02
Foot shape and movement
Prominent bones, toe position or reduced natural cushioning can contribute. Recurring problems may need a foot specialist.
- 03
A different kind of growth
A plantar wart can resemble a corn. Get an uncertain or painful spot checked before choosing a treatment.
Treat the skin. Reduce the pressure.
Professional skin reduction
A trained clinician may carefully pare thick skin to reduce discomfort. This does not remove the pressure that caused it, so ongoing care still matters.
Suitable skin-softening care
Moisturising or selected softening products may help. Medicated corn products are not suitable for everyone and can injure healthy skin.
OUR PROCEDURE
What happens at your visit?
STEP 01
Understand the painful spot
- Examine the skin
The clinician checks whether it is a corn, callus, wart or another problem.
- Review foot health
Discuss footwear, pain, diabetes, circulation, sensation and any previous wound.
STEP 02
Choose care for your foot
- Reduce build-up if appropriate
Professional paring or selected topical care may be offered after assessment. Do not use a blade at home.
- Relieve the pressure
Discuss padding and shoe changes alongside treatment, with specialist referral when needed.
STEP 03
Keep pressure under control
- Check comfort and skin
Report increasing pain, redness or a wound. Protect any tender area as advised.
- Review recurring problems
If hard skin returns, reassess footwear and loading rather than repeatedly removing the surface alone.
Help your feet stay comfortable.
- 01
Choose room and cushioning
Wear comfortable shoes and socks that do not bunch up or rub. Replace poorly fitting footwear where possible.
- 02
Keep skin care gentle
Follow the plan for moisturiser or softening products. Avoid cutting, digging out or aggressively filing the area.
- 03
Recheck persistent pain
Pain that limits activity, repeated recurrence or signs of infection need review. A procedure is not a guarantee that the corn will never return.
Could it be a wart?
Plantar warts
Warts are caused by a virus and need a different care plan. An examination can help distinguish them from pressure-related thickening.
Explore wart careIN OUR PATIENTS’ WORDS
Consultation experiences.
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YAMALI SAIKUMARVizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
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Anmol PatelAhmedabad, Gujarat
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE
Meet our doctors.
01Is a corn the same as a wart?
No. Corns develop with pressure or friction; warts are viral. They can look similar on a foot, so an examination may be needed.
02Why is the corn between my toes soft?
Some corns form between toes and stay softer because of moisture. The location and footwear help guide care.
03Does every corn need removal?
No. Pressure relief and suitable skin care may be enough. Treatment is considered when discomfort or persistent thickening needs help.
04Will it come back?
It may return if the same pressure continues. Footwear, padding and any underlying foot-shape problem need attention too.
05Can I use a medicated corn plaster?
Ask for advice first if you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation or damaged skin. Acid products can burn surrounding skin.
06Can I walk after treatment?
This depends on the area and treatment. Ask about comfortable footwear, pressure relief and when to return to exercise or long periods of standing.
07Can I cut out the centre myself?
Do not cut or dig into a corn. You may cause a wound or infection, and the original spot may have another cause.
08When should I get medical help?
Get assessed for severe pain, a new wound, bleeding, pus, heat or swelling. People with diabetes or poor circulation should seek help early.
BOOK A CONSULTATIONPlan for more comfortable feet.
Plan for more comfortable feet.
Start with an assessment.
Talk about the painful area, your footwear and what keeps the problem coming back.
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