Barrie Foot Clinic
Corns
A corn, or heloma, is a build up of dead skin on the side or on the top of the toe. Corns are usually caused by a contraction or compression of the toes. The toe may have been bent by a biomechanical foot fault, or because of improperly fitting shoes. Corns that occur between toes are called “soft” or “wet” corns. Corns can also occur on the bottom of the foot, usually on weight bearing areas.
Treatment
Since a corn is sometimes caused by undue pressure on the toe joint from ill-fitting shoes, deep shoes will provide more space for the toes and will decrease the amount of pressure and rubbing on these painful areas.
Your Chiropodist will painlessly remove the corn / callous formation and prescribe a proper home treatment program of proper shoes, pumice and appropriate cream. Corns are often on ongoing problem that may need to be treated at regular intervals.