Corns and calluses are thickened skin areas caused by pressure or friction, often due to ill-fitting shoes, repetitive activities, or other foot conditions. Symptoms include rough, thickened skin and painful, hard spots. They are often easy and painless for your Podiatrist to remove.
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin that develop as a result of repeated pressure or friction. While both are similar, they have distinct characteristics:
Corns and calluses are part of the body’s defense mechanism to protect underlying tissues from pressure and friction. Common causes include:
The symptoms can help differentiate between the two conditions:
Additional symptoms of inflammation include redness, swelling, and tenderness at the affected area.
To prevent and manage corns and calluses, consider the following tips:
It is advised to avoid over-the-counter treatments like corn plasters, which can damage the surrounding healthy skin if used incorrectly .
Our team of Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections and more.
They share a passion for helping the community stay strong and active, helping them achieve their ultimate health outcomes.
Their experience combined with the best treatment technologies available, allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
Using the worlds best treatment technology and methods, we can accelerate your recovery to achieve your ultimate health outcome sooner.
With a prescribed exercise rehab program, your surrounding muscles will strengthen and take the load off your affected tissue. The result is lasting pain relief.
Working with your Podiatrist to complete your personalised treatment plan, you'll be able to do more of the things you love with friends and family.
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Our experienced Podiatrists will diagnose, create a custom treatment plan and treat in the very first session.
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Our Podiatrists have decades of experience treating an array of conditions.
Our Podiatrists will leave no stone unturned in finding the root cause of your issue.
Our Podiatrists will create a truly custom treatment plan to achieve your ideal outcomes.
Our Podiatrists will clearly explain your condition, providing insight into its nature and treatment options.
We utilise state-of-the-art treatment technologies including: Shockwave Therapy, 3D Laser Scanners, Lunula Fungal Nail Laser to provide our patients with the best possible care.
Our on-site orthotics manufacturing lab allows us to do same or next day orthotic dispenses.
