Quite often we find our feet having big and painful bumps that cause a lot of pain and irritation. These are called foot corns and are caused due to the friction between our shoes and feet. A foot corn is in a way, the reaction of the skin on our feet to the excessive pressure laid upon it by the shoe. These corns occur mostly on the side of the fifth toe, under the heel or at times even between the toes. Though not a very serious foot condition, corns cause a lot of pain and irritation. Hence it is better to cure it as early as possible by visiting a good podiatric doctor as a severe condition may require corn removal.
Symptoms and cure for foot corns
A foot corn is actually developed by the skin in order to protect it from repetitive friction and pressure. It is generally of two types, hard corns and soft corns. A hard corn, as its name suggests is firm and is found on the fifth toe while a soft corn is generally a thickened layer of skin and is found between the toes. The main reasons for the occurrence of foot corns are tight and ill-fitting shoes mostly worn by women for the sake of fashion and high heels which causes the foot to bend on one side thereby bringing about friction between the fifth toe and the shoe. Another major cause for foot corns that every single podiatric doctor says is the ignorance of foot care which is very important. Hence at least in times like these when we need proper support and care, we should visit a good podiatrist for assistance.
Dr. Cornelison has for a very long time been curing foot conditions much more severe than this. He can provide you with all the assistance necessary to get rid of corns without going in for a corn removal. A corn that is not treated at the right time can become extremely painful. If the pressure that causes the corn is continuously applied, the corn may become severe turning into an ulcer thereby inviting unnecessary infections which are difficult to cure. There is a wide range of foot care products available at Dr. Mike’s foot store that can be used to treat foot corns. Some of them like corn pads, toe caps, etc can play a vital role in preventing the increased pressure on the corns and also in bringing about a quick and efficient cure.