Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells and although Dr. Mark Forman treats both conditions, in this particular post we are going to discuss the causes and treatments for corns. Corns on the feet are thickened areas of skin that can become painful. They are caused by excessive pressure or rubbing (friction) on the skin. You should never cut your corns at home and if you suspect that you have one, please give us a call.
Corns can be annoying, but your body produces them to protect sensitive skin. Corns generally occur on the tops and sides of the feet. A hard corn is a small patch of thickened, dead skin with a central core. A soft corn has a much thinner surface and usually occurs between the 4th and 5th toes. A seed corn is a tiny, discrete callous that can be very tender if it’s on a weight-bearing part of the foot. Seed corns tend to occur on the bottom of the feet, and are normally caused due to plugged sweat ducts.
If you have further questions about corns, give us a call. To learn more about the services Dr. Mark Forman provides, visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.
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