Longing for smooth, baby-soft feet? Can’t seem to find a way to get rid of those pesky hardened skin known as corns and calluses? HealthToday talks to a podiatrist to find out ways to eliminate corns and calluses safely, and for good.
What are corns and calluses?
Corns normally come together with calluses. They are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop on the bottom of our feet. The difference between the two is that calluses grow on the outer layer of our skin, while corns grow inwards, and inside our skin.
What are the causes?
Basically, corns and calluses form when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. Thus, corns and calluses tend to appear on the pressure points of a foot, and it could be worsened by wearing ill-fitting shoes. Each person’s pressure points are unique, therefore, the position of where corns and calluses develop differs from person to person.
A podiatrist would be able to tell you why you are developing corns in certain areas by observing the way you walk. The risk of developing corns depends on a person’s foot type and joint mobility. Those who have existing foot deformities are also at higher risk of developing corns and calluses.
How are corns different from warts?
This story is from the June 2019 edition of Health Today Malaysia.
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