Callus and Corn Removal
What are corns and calluses?
Corns and calluses are hardened areas of skin on the feet, caused by pressure.
A callus is thick, flat and spread out, while a corn tends to be more local, cone-shaped, and most likely surrounded by inflammation. Typically, a corn is located on a toe and a callus on the ball of the foot.
Corns and calluses aren't just cosmetic problems. People seek corn and foot callus treatment as the issues can cause pain when walking or standing, create discomfort when wearing certain types of footwear, and make staying active difficult.
The thick, hard skin keeps coming back, and home treatments can be risky. For safe, professional callus removal in Auckland, visit Clear Step Podiatry.
Causes of corns and calluses
The constant irritation of a particular area creates corns and calluses, which develop to protect the body from further harm.
This can happen as a result of friction from the following:
- Not wearing socks
- Repetitive movements
- Labour-intense occupations
- An abnormal gait
- Foot deformities
- Sports
- Ill-fitting shoes (especially high heels!)
Foot callus treatment: What to avoid
If not treated, corns and calluses can act like stones in the shoe, putting pressure on the tissue underneath them. This can lead to bruising, infection or ulcers.
Attempting callus and corn removal at home isn't recommended. Cutting, trimming or shaving hard skin can lead to pain, excessive bleeding and infections.
Instead, seek callus and corn treatment from a podiatrist — especially for persistent or particularly painful issues.
Callus and corn treatment administered by your podiatrist
At Clear Step Podiatry in Grey Lynn, Auckland, our corn podiatrists provide immediate relief. By removing painful hard skin, we reduce pressure and discomfort, making walking and wearing shoes more comfortable from your first visit.
The safe removal of corns and calluses is usually carried out with a scalpel and blade. We carefully reduce thickened skin without harming healthy tissue.
However, we don't stop at corn or callus removal. We also assess foot structure, pressure points, footwear and walking pattern, and recommend a broader treatment journey to prevent the return of corns and calluses. This can include footwear recommendations and custom orthotics, designed using 3D scanning and printing technology.
What to expect at your appointment
Based here in Auckland, your corn podiatrist will assess the affected area and discuss symptoms and footwear with you.
Corn and callus removal is generally quick and painless. Most patients experience immediate relief, although treatment is more difficult when paired with diabetic feet, and some patients may benefit from ongoing podiatry care.
In most cases, appointments last around 30-45 minutes, and you can return to your normal daily activities straight away, with personalised prevention advice.
Book an appointment
For relief from painful corns and calluses, book an appointment at Clear Step Podiatry, Auckland's leading specialist destination podiatry clinic.
We have over 10 years of experience and have provided foot callus treatment to thousands of patients. If your corn or callus has developed following an injury or accident-related problem, you may be eligible for ACC assistance.
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As long as I cut down the edges of my nails, I will get rid of my ingrown toenails. This is not true. Ingrown toenails are often caused by footwear that crowds the toes together, leaving them little room to move. That is an external force and cutting a notch in it will not help.
What kind of basic care do my feet need?
Just as you usually take care of your body, face and hair, you shouldn’t go a day without taking care your feet.
Check them daily for cuts, sores, swelling, and infected toenails.