Corns

Corns

Corns are typically, hardened areas on the balls of the feet, toes, and heels. However, soft corns can develop between the toes.

Characteristics of hard corns:

• Made of several layers of dead skin that were exposed to friction and pressure.
• Usually found on the sides and tops of toes, especially the pinky toe. 
• Typically follows a callus.
• Can be yellow, white or gray in color.
• Can be painful and tender, especially if under pressure.
  

Characteristics of soft corns:

• Forms between toes (they thrive in moist sweaty places).
• Appear as open sores.
• Caused by the toes rubbing together.
  

Some of the usual causes of corns are hammer toes, claw toes, and improperly fitted shoes.

Pamper your corns at home by:

• Wearing roomy, comfortable shoes.
• Placing a small piece of lamb’s wool between the toes to prevent contact with the corns.
• Wearing a small foam pad over the corn to protect it.
• Soaking your feet in warm water before bed and then filing down the corn with a callus file every night while it is still soft.