Don’t Delay Treatment for a Callus or Corn

Many people – men, women, and children – develop a callus or corn on their foot at some point during their lifetime. Anne Arundel County podiatrists Dr. James M. McKee and Dr. Adam Weaver treat patients for this common skin condition of the feet almost every day. When you know what to look for, how to prevent calluses and corns, and when to get help from your podiatrist, you’ll be better prepared to care for your feet.

A callus is a rough, thickened patch of skin anywhere on the body caused by friction and often located on the feet' weight-bearing areas. Runners, athletes, and others who spend a great deal of time on their feet are particularly vulnerable to calluses. Make sure that your everyday shoes fit well and are the right size. Did you know that foot size can change as you age? If it's been more than a year since your feet were professionally measured, head to a brick-and-mortar store to be sure you're buying footwear in the right size. Be sure to replace your sneakers at least once each year or every 500 road miles.

Corns are like a callus, but there are some differences, primarily that a corn is smaller and appears on an area of the foot that does not bear weight, such as the toe. Be alert to a patch of uncomfortable, inflamed skin with a hard center. Like calluses, you can prevent corns with smart footwear choices. Be sure that your shoes offer plenty of room for the toes, rather than squeezing them together.

At-home approaches to calluses and corns abound. Most accredited foot doctors, including the board-certified podiatrists at Podiatry Group of Annapolis, P.A., will urge you to avoid them. These chemical solutions and unsafe blades may cause more harm than good. Instead, you should see your podiatrist for expert, professional care. Your foot doctor is a medical expert with years of specialized training and experience and is the best-qualified person to take care of calluses and corns or any other issue related to the health and welfare of your feet, ankles, or lower legs.

Call our friendly staff at 410-224-4448 or click here to schedule a convenient appointment with James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS and Adam Weaver, DPM in our modern, comfortable office on Old Solomons Island Road today.