How do corns form, and why do they become painful?
Corns and calluses on the feet are similar and are bumps in the skin that are formed from constant pressure or the skin being irritated. The skin thickens to accommodate the pressure exerted on the area and can become painful if it becomes large in size. Treating your corns and calluses involves seeing your podiatrist and addressing the circumstances which are causing them to grow. Refrain from manually cutting out your corns and calluses yourself, and have them diagnosed first. Corns and calluses can affect people of all ages but they occur more frequently in people over age 65.
If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles contact Dr. Marc R. Frankel of The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Corns: What are they? And how do you get rid of them?
Corns can be described as areas of the skin that have thickened to the point of becoming painful or irritating. They are often layers and layers of the skin that have become dry and rough and are normally smaller than calluses.
Ways to Prevent Corns
There are many ways to get rid of painful corns such as wearing:
– Well-fitting socks
– Comfortable shoes that are not tight around your foot
– Shoes that offer support
Treating Corns
Treatment of corns involves removing the dead skin that has built up in the specific area of the foot. Salicylic acid can help in getting rid of these corns because it dissolves keratin, which is the protein that makes up a good majority of corns. Podiatrists recommend that people with diabetes not use salicylic acid but should consult with their podiatrist regarding the treatment of their corns.
Treat Your Corns at Frankel Foot and Ankle.
Dr. Frankel founded Frankel Foot & Ankle to provide patients in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey tri-state area with the latest advances in diagnostic technology and treatment for sports medicine conditions, foot and ankle trauma response, and innovative surgical and regenerative approaches. Contact Frankel Foot & Ankle today. With offices in Middletown, NY, Warwick, NY, and Milford, PA we are the go-to podiatrist near you!
