Calluses are the thickening of the skin due to pressure (called hyperkeratosis).
They can occur over bony prominence, on the ball of the foot or on the heel, often because of prolonged standing and may result in chronic pain. A callous appears as yellow or dark brown discoloured skin. It usually feels painful when you put pressure on it. Some of the causes of hard skin or calluses include running for long periods of time, inappropriate running shoes, mal-alignment of the metatarsal bones.
A corn is a localised thickening of the skin due to pressure. Corns often occur on the top of the toes where there is pressure from the shoes, but they also occur at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Corns can be very painful, especially if there is inflammation and swelling around the corn. They can be caused by an abnormal gait (walking or running) as well as through poorly fitting shoes – too tight being the most obvious, but too loose can also lead to the friction that creates corns, plus, seams that rub against a certain point of the foot.
Other Foot Conditions: Ageing Feet, Blisters, Chilblains, Gout, Heel Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sweaty Feet, Verrucae - for full advice please follow this link to The College of Podiatry.
Photo: Andrew Bossi - Wiki Commons LicenceIf you suffer from a painful corn or callus that keeps coming back despite regular treatment, Curacorn® may offer a longer-lasting solution.
Curacorn® uses a specially formulated, high-viscosity hyaluronic acid gel, which is injected beneath the painful corn. The gel creates a cushioning effect, helping to reduce pressure on the area and relieve pain.
• Designed for persistent corns and calluses, particularly those that repeatedly return following conventional treatment.
• Long-lasting relief. Results may last for up to 18 months.
• Minimal downtime. Most patients can return to normal activities within around 24 hours.
• Quick and painless. The treatment takes approximately 30-45 minutes, and the only discomfort you may feel is from the local anaesthetic injection.
• Reduces the discomfort caused by pressure and friction.
Book an appointment with Kirsty Hodgkins to discuss your corn and whether Curacorn® would be a suitable treatment option for you.
As local anaesthetic is used, please do not drive for 24 hours after the appointment has taken place.
To find out more about our foot care services please call us at our nearest podiatry clinic.
