A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Corns and Calluses

According to MayoClinic.com,  Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. Corns and calluses can be unsightly.

Seek treatment for your corn or callus if it causes you discomfort. If you suffer from diabetes or a condition that causes poor circulation to your feet, seek attention for you corns and calluses as they present a risk for complications.  Call your doctor and schedule an appointment to create a treatment plan for you corns and or calluses if the corn becomes inflamed, painful, or if you have diabetes.

A corn is smaller than a callus. It has a hard center surrounded by inflamed skin. Corns tend to develop on parts of your feet that don't bear weight, such as the tops and sides of your toes, though they can also be found in weight-bearing areas. Corns can even develop between your toes. Corns can be painful when pushed.

Calluses usually develop on the soles of your feet, especially under the heels or balls, on your palms, or on your knees. Calluses are rarely painful and vary in size and shape, though they're often larger than corns.
Definitions from mayoclinic.com

To relieve callus pain try the Ball of Foot Cushion. For a corn try the felt corn pads.  Visit VAILFOOT.COM and our PRODUCT STORE for more great products and information.

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