Calluses are thickened, hardened layers of skin that form due to repeated friction or pressure, often on the soles or sides of the feet. While they are generally harmless, calluses can cause discomfort, affect gait, and lead to more serious foot problems if neglected.
The most common causes of calluses include ill-fitting shoes, excessive walking or standing, and abnormal foot mechanics such as high arches or flat feet.
Corns are similar to calluses but are smaller, rounder, and typically develop on the toes, often between the toes or on the tops of the feet.
Corns develop as a result of prolonged pressure and friction
often from tight or poorly fitting footwear.
They can be painful, especially when pressure is applied during walking or standing.
Debridement (the removal of thickened skin) is undertaken in a controlled and sterile environment to avoid infection.
Moisturisation of the feet is crucial to prevent further hardening of the skin, and our team may recommend emollient creams to keep the skin soft.
In some cases, custom orthotics or shoe modifications may be prescribed to alleviate pressure and correct abnormal foot mechanics contributing to callus and corn formation.
