Managing Foot Corns and Calluses: What You Need to Know
Corns and calluses are your skin’s response to pressure and friction—but that doesn’t mean you should live with the discomfort. At Flawless Esthetics Clinic, we provide expert care to treat, manage, and prevent corns and calluses with personalized solutions based on your foot structure and lifestyle.
What to Expect During Your Visit
When you visit us for corn or callus concerns, we begin with a thorough clinical assessment to:
- Identify whether it’s a corn or callus
- Determine the type and severity
- Uncover the underlying cause, such as poor footwear or abnormal gait
In most cases, initial treatment brings relief within 24 hours, followed by a tailored plan to reduce recurrence and discomfort.
For painful, persistent, or reocurring cases, professional intervention is recommended. Our podiatry treatments may include:
- Debridement: Safe removal of thickened skin and the corn’s core
- Padding or strapping: To relieve pressure and protect healing skin
- Footwear assessment: Identifying shoes that may be worsening the problem
- Biomechanical analysis: Understanding how your walking pattern affects pressure points
- Custom orthotics: To redistribute weight and prevent new corns or calluses
- Surgery: Reserved for severe or chronic structural issues
How to Prevent Corns
Prevention is key. After treatment, we help you reduce the risk of recurrence through:
- Wearing well-fitting shoes with enough toe room
- Using socks to reduce friction
- Regular check-ups if you have underlying conditions like diabetes
We recommend making an appointment to see a podiatrist or foot specialist if:
- You are experiencing a corn for the first time
- You think abnormal bone structure or the way you walk is contributing to problems with your feet
- You have painful calluses or corns that prevent you from walking normally
- there are signs of infection in your feet such as redness, swelling, pain or pus oozing from a corn or callus
- You have diabetes: foot problems can be more serious in people with diabetes.
