Corns And Calluses

Question 1

Symptoms of corns and calluses

Answer 1

Yellow hyperkeratinised skin- caused by excessive pressure or friction on the skin. Common cause is wearing poor-fitting shoes or high heels)
Hard thickened skin
More common on foot
Can be painful

Question 2

Difference between corona and calluses

Answer 2

Corns- small circles of thick skin that usually develop on top and sides of toes or on the soles of the foot. However, can occur anywhere

Calluses- hard rough areas of skin that are often yellowish in colour. Can develop on feet usually on heels or on skin under the ball of the feet

Question 3

Referral

Answer 3

Diabetics
Impaired circulation
Treatment failure
Soft corns

Question 4

OTC products

Answer 4

Padding or shielding - helps relieve pressure NOTE: corns will only get better if cause of pressure is removed

Question 5

Advice

Answer 5

Wear appropriate well-fitting shoes (caused by high heels and poor fitting shoes)

Use a pumice stone to gently remove hard skin

Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them