Corns

Symptoms

There are 2 types of corn - Hard and soft.

Hard Corns - A tough shiny pea sized patch of skin usually circular in shape and pale yellow in colour.

A nucleus (on in-growing point) form at the centre of the raised area, which pushes against the nerve ending below. This in turn causes sharp, intense pain.

Soft corns - As the name suggests they are soft even rubbery with no hard centre, however, they can be just as painful as hard corns.

Causes

Ill fitting shoes are the primary cause of corns, which explains why they are more prevalent amongst women.

Hard corns are more commonly found on the top sides and tips of the toes, where rubbing occurs. However friction on the ball of the foot whilst walking can be another key area.

Both types of corns (hard and soft) are extremely painful and are caused when the skin is squeezed between the bone of the foot and the shoes, or from the toes rubbing together.

Treatment

Treatment involves removing painful corns and advice on footwear, and pressure relief.

Regular 4 - 6 weekly appointments available to monitor success.

Supporting Products

• Toe separators for pressure between the toes.
• Gel toe protectors to protect and relieve pressure off the toes.
• Insoles or orthotics for painful corns on the ball of the foot or insoles.
• Corn cushions
• Corn clear gel plasters
• Party feet invisible gel cushion
• Over the counter orthotics/ chairside orthotics