Foot Calluses and Corns

• Condition: Foot Calluses and Corns
• Description: Thickened, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure.
• Symptoms: Thick, rough areas of skin; raised, hard bumps (corns); tenderness or pain under the skin; flaky or dry skin.
• Causes: Repeated friction, pressure, or rubbing from ill-fitting shoes, walking barefoot, or not wearing socks.
• Risk Factors: Wearing poorly fitting shoes, bone deformities (like bunions or hammertoes), manual labor, and lack of foot protection.
• Diagnosis: A physical examination of your foot by an orthopaedic specialist to inspect the skin and rule out underlying bone issues.
• Treatment: Changing to properly fitted footwear, protective pads, trimming thickened skin, topical medications, and occasionally specialized orthotics or minor surgical correction.