WHAT ARE CORNS & HOW DO THEY DEVELOP?

The areas of the foot that do not bear weight, such as the sides, in between, and on top of the toes, are commonly affected by hard corns inflated portions of the skin.

Although corns and calluses are sometimes confused, you can determine them apart by their location. Corns are painful and usually lumpy lesions that develop on pressure sites.

Contrarily, calluses develop on the area of the foot that bears weight and are wider, flatter, and significantly less severe than corn.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HARD CORN & SOFT CORN

Hard corns are tiny, dense patches of skin that typically develop at the tops of toes when the skin is pressed up against the bone. They may experience pain, and even an open wound since their cores are solid.

Soft corns are among the most painful foot disorders. They are distinguished by their softer, rubbery feel and most frequently appear as uncomfortable blisters between the toes due to sweat accumulation. Soft corn can occasionally develop an infection as well.

High heels and improperly fitting shoes are typically the main reason for soft and hard corns and callus development.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

• Thickened & hardened patches of skin appear on the feet
• A bump on the skin or toes
• Flaky, dry skin surrounding the area
• Pain & tenderness 

WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR?

• If you have diabetes
• If you have any illnesses or conditions that raise your risk of infection
• If using natural remedies to get rid of corn doesn't work
• If your skeletal alignment or structure is unusual
• If corn becomes infected or its discomfort worsens (redness, pain, swelling, pus)
• If your foot pain is severe and walking causes you pain

WHAT IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR CORN REMOVAL?

Worldwide research and development of minimally invasive surgical methods are being conducted to lessen patient stress and speed recovery. The MIS surgical technique has been utilized by orthopedic and podiatric surgeons to treat interdigital corns on the toes. Patients who have minimally invasive surgery can return home the same day and easily resume their regular daily activities. It has been seen that patients undergoing MIS, recover more quickly and with little to no risk of infection.