Do you have hard skin?
Podiatrists are the most qualified health professionals to deal with corns and callus. Corns and callus are similar but also have significant differences. We will assess the area of concern and explain why and how the hard skin has developed, as well as offering immediate pain relief by treating the corn or callus.
Corns
Corns often grow on the pressure points of the feet which are located in-between the toes, on the tops and sides of the feet. Corns are thick, hard patches of skin that are protecting your feet from pressure or rubbing against your shoes. After time, corns can become painful while wearing shoes or doing physical activity. We recommend you visit our Perth podiatry for a consultation on how to get rid of those pesky corns!
Calluses
Calluses are very similar to corns in terms of their physical form. However are usually caused by uneven or incorrect weight distribution. Calluses are usually found on the heel or sole of the foot and appear when there’s been rubbing or pressure against your shoes. Especially high-heels!
Although a corn or callous can sometimes grow back, there are ways of prolonging the time it takes for this to occur by addressing the underlying cause. We have a range of quality silicon products that provide excellent pain relief in shoes and will help prevent the problem occurring again.
Suffering from Cracked Heels?
Cracked heels are a common skin condition that allows the skin around the heel to become severely dry, hard, and eventually crack! This can often happen when feet are exposed to long days in the sun or unsupportive footwear and is quite common due to the stress and activities feet endure on a daily basis.
Read our blog post for more information on treatments for dry, cracked heels, or book an appointment with one of our podiatrists for recommended preventative products and footwear recommendations!
