Corns and Callus: Why They Form and How Podiatry Can Help

Alan Findlay

3 hours ago

1 min read

Corns and callus form when the skin thickens in response to repeated pressure or friction.

Common symptoms

Callus tends to be broader and more diffuse, while corns are usually more localised and can feel like a painful hard core in the skin.

Common causes include footwear pressure, toe deformity, prominent joints and repeated loading in the same area.

Treatment can include careful reduction of thickened skin, footwear advice, padding, pressure redistribution and sometimes insoles.

Assessment is important if the area is very painful, keeps returning quickly, or if you have diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation.

Pentland Podiatry can safely reduce painful corns and callus and help identify why they are recurring.

If this problem is affecting your walking, work, exercise or day-to-day comfort, contact Pentland Podiatry in Penicuik to arrange an assessment.