Corns & Callus treatment
Corns and calluses are common areas of thickened skin that develop in response to repeated pressure or friction. Although they are usually harmless, they can become painful and affect the way you walk.
What are corns and calluses?
A callus is an area of thickened, hardened skin, usually caused by repeated pressure or friction. A corn is a smaller, more localised area of hard skin that often has a central core and can feel particularly tender when pressed.
What causes them?
They can develop due to footwear, foot shape, pressure points, changes in the way you walk, prominent bones or activities that place repeated stress on the feet.
How can you identify them?
Callus generally appears as a rough, thickened area of skin, often beneath the forefoot or heel. Corns tend to be smaller and more defined and may cause sharp or localised pain when walking or when pressure is applied.
How can we help?
We can assess the cause of the corn or callus and carefully reduce the thickened skin to relieve discomfort. Where appropriate, we may also recommend changes to footwear, padding, insoles or other measures to reduce pressure and help prevent recurrence.
If a corn or callus is painful, repeatedly returning or affecting your ability to walk comfortably, professional assessment is recommended.