Treatment for corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are generally treated with conservative treatment measures such as providing relief from the symptoms, identification of the cause and following appropriate steps to overcome them. Minor surgical procedure wherein the affected skin and the underlying tissues are cleared may be required at times for the relief of painful corns.1,2
Simple steps to relieve pressure when performing day-to-day activities can cure the corns and calluses. These include the following:
- Wearing well-fitting shoes that are also comfortable for the soles
- Using proper gloves when application of pressure on hands is inevitable
- Use of corn plasters on the painful corns
- Use of some over-the-counter insoles marketed for the relief of heel pain or foot pain
If the skin is thick, its thickness can be reduced by
- Using a file or pumice stone to rub on the hard surfaces of the soles after soaking the skin surfaces in warm water for about 10–15 min and by
- Using corn trimmers that are commonly available.
The cracks in the heels may be relieved by the application of a thick lubricating ointment such as petroleum jelly or other over-the-counter products available for cracked heels. Wearing of comfortable footwear is also helpful.
In some rare instances, the bones within the heel may be protruding and resulting in constant pain and the formation of corn. Consultation with a dermatologist with proper surgical therapy can relieve the symptoms.3,4
Written by healthplus24 team
Date last modified: April 30, 2012