Corns. What is a corn? 
A corn is a small, generally round patch of hard skin that presses on the skin. They frequently appear on the foot’s high-pressure zones.

What characteristics may corns present?
Different kinds of corn may develop over different areas of the foot, and pain or discomfort may also occur. Corns can be seen on the sole of the foot, on top of the toes, or in between the toes. Corns can develop for the same reasons as callus pressure, shoes, and excessive activity.

If I have corn, what should I do?
You should schedule an appointment with Greater Manchester Foot Care if you need treatment for a corn.

When I have a corn, what should I not do?
A corn will become painful if it is not addressed. If the pressure that initially created the corn is not released, it will not improve on its own. The skin will keep getting thicker and more uncomfortable if the underlying reason is not treated.

Would a corn have any long-term effects?
An ulcer or abscess may eventually form if the body treats the corn as a foreign object. These could be dangerous, particularly if they get infected. People with peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, and impaired circulation are particularly vulnerable to infection.

Treatments for Corns
Corns are indicators of underlying issues, self-treatment should only be tried after a podiatrist has diagnosed the underlying ailment and given guidance on how to best treat it.

There are numerous widely available over-the-counter plasters and corn treatments. But these don’t address the root cause of the problem, and they can be dangerous for many people, including those with diabetes, poor circulation, thin skin, etc.

Greater Manchester Foot Care offers the following podiatrist services for corns:

A comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of the issue and apply a management or treatment strategy.

Common elements of management plans for corn treatment include:

Regular Podiatry appointments for the reduction of the corn and the use of cushioning (Padding) to minimise the pressure.
Foot orthotics or supports to relieve pressure beneath the foot, advise on footwear fitting.
For corn control, it is particularly crucial that people with diabetes or impaired circulation consult a podiatrist.