Also known as a clavus
A footcornor clavusis a jot down ofcallus.
It is an area of thickened skin that forms to protect your foot from constant pressure or rubbing.
The steady irritation promotes the growth of tougher cells that grow to protect the problem area.
Евгений Харитонов / Foot Corn
A foot corn can also form between your toes.
Foot corns are somewhat common, affecting almost half of the population.
This article describes a foot corn, its types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Foot Corn Types
There are three types of foot corns.
Some of the most common locations for a foot corn are:
What Causes a Foot Corn?
The diagnosis of a foot corn can usually be accomplished with a visual examination and a medical history.
They may also check your shoes and the way you walk.
Treatment is aimed at relieving pain and correcting the pressure that caused the corn.
Most mild corns usually go away on their own when the source of pressure and rubbing is removed.
Consult a podiatrist before using this key in of product.
Without treatment, the corn may continue to grow and cause more pain.
Proper care can prevent the corn from interfering with your ability to walk normally.
Complications of foot corn most often occur in people with diabetes or other chronic conditions that affect circulation.
These problems can include foot ulcers and infections.
This can reduce pain, prevent growth, and help reduce the area of inflammation.
Avoid using tools with sharp edges like razor blades to correct the corn yourself.
Doing this without proper training can result in injury.
Consult your podiatrist for a corn that doesn’t improve with home care or is causing severe pain.
It often forms on places called bony prominences, where your bones are close to the surface.
This can increase your risk of developing a foot corn.
A corn forms to protect an area from a source of constant rubbing or pressure.
It results from the overgrowth of skin cells that form in response to the damage.
Treatment of a foot corn ranges from home care to the removal of the corn by a podiatrist.
Without treatment, a corn can continue to grow.
This can restrict your normal gait and hinder your daily life.
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