Corns and calluses
goodtoknow says: Corns and calluses are painful but harmless and very treatable. They are often caused by badly fitted shoes which rub or press and hurt the feet. But you can be more prone to developing them if your feet are bony or you do a lot of running or walking. Corns are small hard lumps that often form on or between the toes. Calluses are larger, thick areas of skin, usually on the sole of the foot. A chiropodist will be able to trim and treat them and give more advice.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of corns and calluses from patient.co.uk, read on.
Corns and calluses are thickenings of skin on the feet that can become painful. They are caused by excessive pressure or friction (rubbing) on the skin. The common cause is poorly fitting shoes. A podiatrist can pare (cut away) corns and calluses and can advise on footwear, shoe insoles and padding to prevent recurrences.
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