Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses occur when there is excess or thickening of the skin, usually on the soles of the feet.
What Causes Corns and Calluses?
Poor foot biomechanics can cause excess pressure on certain areas of the foot. This excess pressure causes hypertrophy of the skin (excess skin growing).
Treatment of Corns and Calluses
A podiatrist or chiropodist may remove the corns and hard skin with a scalpal.
Orthotic inserts can help correct poor foot biomechanics.
Vasoline or petrolium jelly applied to the skin can help reduce friction and pressure over the area.
