Chiropodist for corn removal and treatment of calluses

Whereas calluses can generally be treated at home, corn removal by a professional podiatrist is the only way to be sure the problem will not come back or worsen over time. If you are suffering from painful areas on your feet, don’t rely on over-the-counter treatments. Have the condition diagnosed and treated by a specialist, like Pantiles Podiatry in Kent, for best results.

What Is the Difference Between Calluses and Corns?

Calluses are hard patches of skin that are rough to the touch and are usually found on the heel or under the ball of the foot. They may be yellowish in colour and result from the skin rubbing against a bone, your shoe or the ground. Activities such as running or walking barefoot can increase your chances of developing a callus.

Corns tend to be smaller, circular patches of thickened skin that occur on the foot’s sole, on top of or on the sides of toes. If you habitually wear poorly-fitting shoes or fashion shoes like high heels, you are more at risk of developing a corn.

Corns are therefore symptomatic of an underlying problem with your feet which needs to be addressed, otherwise the condition will deteriorate in future. The cause of the pressure resulting in the problem must be identified and rectified, or you’ll experience more pain as the skin thickens further. A podiatrist can help by identifying the issue and safely removing the thickened skin with a sharp blade. They can then offer expert guidance on how to care for your feet in future to avoid corns reoccurring.

Pantiles Podiatry Provides Expert Diagnosis, Care and Aftercare

It’s especially important to seek expert help on any foot-related condition if you have circulation problems, diabetes or fragile skin caused by, say, ageing. But in other cases, treatment by a podiatrist is recommended to ensure the diagnosis is correct before you waste time and money, and potentially put the longer term health of your feet at risk, by using over-the-counter remedies. For fast relief, speak to our team at Pantiles Podiatry today.