Corns and Calluses Treatment

A small  hard corn develops when the pressure is concentrated in a small area and can cause inflammation and pain.  Sometimes a small soft rubbery corn can occur between the toes from friction.

Sometimes, corns and calluses may be early warning signs of underlying problems and more complex foot disorders to it is wise to see a professional. This is essential where the patient suffers from a condition such as diabetes, or where there is poor blood flow and/or a loss of sensation.

Podiatry treatment will include gently removing the hard skin of the callus or corn. If this is a recurring problem, your podiatrist will consider ways to reduce the pressure on your skin. This may include:

• Padding your foot. 
• Footwear modifications to reduce pressure.
• Foot wear advice.
• Suggest a shock absorbing insole or shoe insert.
• Prescribe a functional foot orthotic to redistribute foot pressure.
• Small silicone devises to separate toes.
• Make an Ottoform device specifically for your foot for pressure relief.

 The location of the callous or corn will decide  the best strategy, which might include footwear changes, silicone device to aid pressure redistribution, or in the case of callused lesions on the base of the foot,  an orthotic device to off-load the area might be considered. Corns and Callus are treatable by removing the corn or callus by a Podiatrist in conjunction with addressing the cause of the pressure.

Local Melbourne suburbs we service

With a priority on keeping people healthy, Melbourne Foot Clinic provides a wide range of professional services for people across Melbourne’s East. Our patients travel from all over Victoria to see us at our foot clinic in Mont Albert, with most coming from the following locations: