Corns/Calluses

• Epidermabration- filing off the dead skin
• Hydrocolloid plasters


  Salicylic acid or Lactic acid
• Padded inserts in shoes
• Refer if circulation issues, bleeding or infection, no improvement within 3 weeks, pain limits activity
• Caused by friction
• Hard corns are normally on the tops of the toes, they are hard grey skin with yellow inflammation
• Soft corns are normally between toes, whitened and soft due to moisture
• Calluses depends on location and size, normally larger and found on balls of feet, heels and lower border of big toe
• Padded inserts to relieve discomfort
• Wear appropriate footwear, thick cushioned socks and wide shoes
• Soak corns and calluses in warm water to soften and then file
• Moisturise skin
• Do not attempt to cut off lump at home, walk long distances or wear tightly pointed shoes or go barefoot