What are soft corns and how do they differ from other foot conditions. How can you identify a soft corn between your pinky toes. What causes soft corns to develop and how can they be treated effectively. Why are soft corns more problematic than hard corns or calluses.

Understanding Soft Corns: The Painful Intruder Between Your Toes

Soft corns, scientifically known as heloma molle, are a common yet often misunderstood foot condition that can cause significant discomfort, particularly when they develop between the pinky and fourth toe. Unlike their harder counterparts, soft corns have a unique set of characteristics that make them particularly troublesome for those affected.

What exactly is a soft corn?

A soft corn is a type of callus that forms between the toes, most commonly between the fourth and fifth (pinky) toes. Unlike hard corns or regular calluses, soft corns have a softer, more pliable texture due to the moisture trapped between the toes. They typically appear as a small, circular area of whitish, rubbery skin with a dark or yellowish center.

How do soft corns differ from other foot conditions?

While soft corns share some similarities with hard corns and calluses, they have distinct features:

• Location: Soft corns form between toes, while hard corns and calluses usually develop on weight-bearing areas of the foot.
• Texture: As the name suggests, soft corns have a softer, more tender consistency compared to the hard, rough texture of calluses and hard corns.
• Pain level: Soft corns are often more painful than calluses or hard corns due to their location and the constant pressure and friction they endure.
• Appearance: Soft corns usually have a core that appears darker or more yellowish than the surrounding skin, resembling a small crater or dimple.

Identifying Soft Corns: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For

Recognizing a soft corn early can save you from significant discomfort and potential complications. Here are the key indicators to look out for:

What are the visual cues of a soft corn?

• A small, circular patch of white or pale skin between the toes
• A dark or yellowish center within the affected area
• Possible redness or inflammation around the corn
• A matching area of hard skin on the adjacent toe

How does a soft corn feel?

• Tenderness or pain when pressure is applied to the area
• A burning or aching sensation between the toes
• Discomfort that increases when wearing shoes or walking
• A feeling of something ‘stuck’ between your toes

The Root Causes of Soft Corns: Why They Develop

Understanding the underlying causes of soft corns is crucial for both treatment and prevention. Several factors contribute to their formation:

What role do ill-fitting shoes play in soft corn development?

Shoes that are too tight or narrow are the primary culprit in soft corn formation. They create excessive pressure and friction between the toes, especially the fourth and fifth toes. This constant rubbing and squeezing leads to the development of protective skin, which, in the moist environment between toes, becomes a soft corn.

How does foot structure contribute to soft corns?

Certain foot structures are more prone to developing soft corns:

• Hammer toes or claw toes can increase pressure between the toes
• A prominent or rotated fifth metatarsal bone can push the pinky toe inward
• High arches can cause toes to curl, increasing friction between them

Are there any medical conditions that increase the risk of soft corns?

Yes, several medical conditions can make you more susceptible to soft corns:

• Diabetes, which can affect circulation and skin health in the feet
• Peripheral neuropathy, which can reduce sensation in the feet
• Conditions that affect the skin’s ability to heal, such as psoriasis or eczema

The Impact of Soft Corns: More Than Just a Nuisance

While soft corns might seem like a minor inconvenience, they can have a significant impact on your daily life and overall foot health.

How do soft corns affect mobility and comfort?

Soft corns can make walking and standing uncomfortable, leading to:

• Altered gait to avoid pressure on the affected area
• Reduced physical activity due to pain
• Difficulty wearing certain types of shoes
• Increased risk of falls, especially in older adults

Can soft corns lead to more serious complications?

If left untreated, soft corns can potentially cause:

• Infections, especially in people with compromised immune systems or diabetes
• Open sores or ulcers
• Chronic pain that affects quality of life
• Further foot deformities due to altered walking patterns

Effective Treatment Strategies for Soft Corns

Addressing soft corns promptly can prevent pain and potential complications. Here are some effective treatment approaches:

What are the first-line treatments for soft corns?

1. Proper footwear: Switch to shoes with a wider toe box to reduce pressure between toes.
2. Toe separators: Use silicone or foam separators to keep affected toes apart.
3. Moisturizing: Keep the area between toes dry but use moisturizer on the corn itself to soften it.
4. Over-the-counter treatments: Salicylic acid pads can help gradually remove the corn.

When should you seek professional help for a soft corn?

Consult a podiatrist or foot specialist if:

• Home treatments don’t provide relief after a few weeks
• The corn is causing significant pain or affecting your daily activities
• You have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet
• There are signs of infection, such as increased redness, warmth, or discharge

What professional treatments are available for soft corns?

A podiatrist may offer:

• Professional debridement to safely remove the corn
• Custom orthotics to address underlying foot structure issues
• Cortisone injections to reduce inflammation and pain
• In severe cases, minor surgery to correct bone alignment

Preventing Soft Corns: Proactive Measures for Healthy Feet

Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to foot health. Here are some strategies to help prevent soft corns from developing:

How can proper footwear choices prevent soft corns?

• Choose shoes with a wide, deep toe box
• Avoid high heels and narrow, pointed shoes
• Ensure there’s at least a half-inch of space between your longest toe and the shoe’s tip
• Consider having your feet professionally measured, as foot size can change over time

What daily foot care practices can help prevent soft corns?

• Keep feet clean and dry, especially between the toes
• Use a pumice stone gently on areas prone to corns
• Apply moisturizer to feet, avoiding between the toes
• Wear clean, dry socks made of moisture-wicking materials
• Rotate your shoes to allow them to dry completely between wears

When to Worry: Red Flags and Complications of Soft Corns

While soft corns are generally benign, there are situations where they can indicate or lead to more serious issues.

What signs indicate a soft corn may be infected?

Watch for:

• Increased redness, warmth, or swelling around the corn
• Pus or discharge from the affected area
• Fever or chills
• Intense pain or throbbing sensation

If you notice any of these signs, seek medical attention promptly.

How can soft corns impact individuals with diabetes?

For people with diabetes, soft corns can be particularly problematic:

• Reduced sensation in feet may prevent early detection of corns
• Poor circulation can slow healing and increase infection risk
• Even minor foot injuries can potentially lead to serious complications

Diabetic individuals should have regular foot check-ups and address any foot issues immediately.

Soft corns, while often overlooked, can significantly impact foot health and overall well-being. By understanding their causes, recognizing their symptoms, and taking proactive measures in treatment and prevention, you can keep your feet comfortable and healthy. Remember, your feet carry you through life – treat them with the care they deserve. If you’re experiencing persistent foot pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and treatment.

How To Identify Corns And Steps To Treating Them Effectively

Do you have a place on your foot that is located on the top or side and is often painful, especially under pressure? Do you tend to wear shoes that are uncomfortable or don’t fit properly? If these sound like a familiar part of your life, it’s quite likely that you have one or more corns. These uncomfortable formations are treatable and preventable but can make life pretty miserable until they’re taken care of.  

How Corns Develop On Your Feet And Ankles

When you experience consistent pressure on a part of your ankles, feet, or toes, you may discover that a hard point begins to develop there. These tough lumps on your skin form when an area receives repeated friction that causes the skin in the area to die. There are three different types of corns, and they are often identifiable by the rough, discolored appearance of the area where they form. The different types of corns are as follows:

• Hard Corns – Also known as a Heloma Durum, these corns tend to have a tough patch at the core of the corn that is harder than the rest of it.
• Soft Corns – Heloma Molle, or soft corns, most often develop between your toes, especially the pinkie and fourth toe. They tend to be sensitive, tender, and red with a smoother center and are often very painful.
• Seed Corns – This type of corn tends to form as a pronounced hill formed of dead skin. Rather than being a single corn, they’re actually a cluster of small corns most often found on the balls or heels.

You may think that corns have a lot in common with calluses, and you wouldn’t be wrong. However, there are important differences between these. Calluses and corns both form in response to pressure and friction and can be referred to as a form of hyperkeratosis, or thick, hard skin. One of the primary differences between the two is that corns are painful, while calluses are rarely associated with discomfort. Corns also tend to be round and small, instead of the wide flat nature of calluses, and also appear more commonly on toes.

Common Causes of Corns

Corns are caused by a number of factors, many of which are avoidable. Women, in particular, are more likely to develop corns when compared to men. The following factors are commonly associated with corn formation:

• Shoes that are the wrong shape or size for your feet
• Sandals or other shoes that are tight-fitting
• Wearing a different design of shoe than you typically do
• Not wearing socks
• Hammertoes, bunions, or other foot deformities
• Aging can cause the skin to thin, which can increase the risk of corn formation

In addition to these factors, anything that causes ongoing stress or rubbing of the skin on your feet can lead to the development of a corn. If you suspect you have a corn and would like help getting treatment, reach out to your ankle and foot specialist for a consultation.

The Rub On Soft Corns

1/28/2022

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Ah, pinky-toe pain.  

It can be from something mundane like chafing, to the more exotic e.g. an accessory toenail. 

Hard corns happen here, too. 

But there’s another, more hateful, explanation. One that’ll force you to switch your Fendi’s for flip-flops.

​(Or how about toilet roll ‘tween your toes or slippers 24/7? I’ve seen both).

I am, of course, referring to the infamous soft corn aka heloma molle. 

​And if you ID one early, you can save an expensive visit to the Podiatrist.  ​​

• Most pinky toe pain is from one of four causes  
• All are accelerated by tight shoes and your toe position
• The worst pinky pain is from soft corns
• Other sources include hard corns, callus and lister corns 

​The Shoe Vice

Your pinky toe pain is from footwear pressure. A level of force that would break your little toe if it was longer.  

Think about it: four toes squeeze it from one side, your shoe presses in from the other.  ​​As the day goes on, your feet swell.

The turnstile clicks and gets tighter. A crush from both directions, like a stadium disaster in your shoes.  

​The squash remains even when your foot comes off the floor. 

Plastic Toes

Your toes are plastic. No, I don’t mean made of polymer; I mean they change shape when forced over time. 

Bad footwear makes your toes under-ride, rotate or retract like a striking snake. 

(Ask anyone with bunions. Or google pictures of Chinese bound feet).

​You may not notice it barefoot; your shoes can force them into a stress position. ​So what does this mean?

It means shoe rub on steroids. You’ve got a huge contributor of soft corns between your toes.

How To Tell If It’s a Soft Corn

​Soft corns are callus gone rogue. ​They mold from the endless rub and squeeze of your footsteps. 

​A rough yellow skin layer grows inwards  — instead of out. 

They appear like a blister with a dark or yellow center.  There’s often a twin site of hard skin on the toe next door.  

Soft corns can dig in from way back at your skin crease; right up near your toenail. 

They’re often crowned with white, soggy skin​. Moisture builds in dark toe crevices covered with socks, and layered with shoes.

You then walk all day, and the sweat pool turns them spongy. Hence the name “soft” corn.  ​ 

(Soft Corn) Pinky-Toe Pain

Under pressure like a mineral, they sit on the inside flesh of your pinky-toe. 

As you walk, you’ll feel a distinct burn between your digits. As the corn gets larger, deeper, this can and does spread to the one next to it. 

Corns on your sole get a break every step. Not so a soft corn.

​How bad can the pain be?

Exquisite. On par with a skin burn and enough to make you dread walking anywhere. 

​​It can linger long after you’ve taken your shoes off and put your feet up.

How To Cure a Pinky Toe Soft Corn​

I’m gonna level with you: soft corns aren’t always easy to remove.  

Sometimes your toe is so tight that it’s realllly difficult to get at it. The other problem is they can be almost impossible to see. 

But, fear not. There are solid ways for you to relieve the pain (even if you can’t get rid of it all). 

Ease The Squeeze

This is the most important step: without pressure relief, you won’t get rid of your pinky toe pain. 

I repeat — you have to take the rub and grind off your pinky toe.  

The best way to do this is with wider footwear and gel spacers. You may well need both. 

(Pro tip: with gel wedges, start out thin and increase width if needed)​

​You’ll want one that creates that crucial space but doesn’t add significant mass. 

Corn cushions (not plasters) work, but they stick less than something wedged in. ​

Rubber Removal

The next step: corn skin removal.

The rubber white stuff on top of the soft corn adds bulk.   It stops it drying out and increases the agony

In short, you need to get rid of it. ​

An emery board is best for this. Start off gentle, but make sure you’re reducing as much dead skin as you can. 

A dab of good cream is recommended, but remember it has to contain Urea as an ingredient. 

(I use Flexitol heel balm)

When Dehydration Is Good​

Sweat stops soft corns from drying out. It keeps the white, fluffy skin tender and sore. ​This means you need to make the area dry. As dry and arid as possible. 

Spacers and shoes help a lot with airing out, but you can speed it up with rubbing alcohol.

​It may sting, and use it sparingly, but it does a very good job at desiccating the white soggy skin. ​

Corn Plasters For a Painful Pinky Toe?

By corn plasters, I mean the ones with acid, aka corn remover pads. 

(They will say something like “contains salicylic acid” or “medicated corn plasters”).  

Now they do work for some people with soft corns ‘tween their toes. 

But, a warning: the worst soft corns I see are thick with burnt white skin from corn plasters. 

As always, my advice for corn remover pads is to use them for less time than you think you need. ​You also need to manually pull, rip or strip the dead skin off. 

Other Painful Pinky-Toe Causes 

Less Likely Culprits

Ok, so let’s par down what it’s probably not.

​A broken pinky-toe? True, you can smash your little digit, but this is rare without you knowing all about it.

Table leg in the dark, anyone?

Seed corns can sprout here, but they’re not common and easily removed. There’s a small chance it’s a wart, but you’ll spot the tell-tale black dots a mile off. 

Can you get an ingrown painful pinky toenail? They’re almost unheard of, so no. 

The Usual Suspects

Shoe Rub and Callus

Relentless rubbing alone causes a surprising amount of pinky-toe pain.

Chafing can swell and birth after burn which takes hours to settle (even after you’ve put your feet up). 

I see dry skin callus here a lot, and here’s the thing: take this as a warning that you’re not far from a hard corn.

Hard Corns

Hard corns on pinky toes can be near as agonizing as soft corns inside them.

They’re formed when callus just can’t take anymore — and goes internal. ​

Full-fledged hard corns are obvious. They resemble an oblong seed buried in the top of your little toe.

Early bird hard corns are tougher to tell. Their main symptom is immediate relief when you remove shoes. ​

Accessory Toenail

A legit accessory toenail is an ever-split little nail that grows beside your normal one.

(Some Podiatrists call them Lister corns).  

Accessory toenails pass down through your family tree. ​But, though you can blame genetics, this extra pinky-toenail gets thick from walking.

The hard little spike pains when it matures, irritating the skin and flesh it sits atop.   

The Painful Pinky Challenge

99% of painful pinky toe cases will improve with more toe space. Between, over and under. 

But, as I mentioned earlier, soft corns between your toes are one of the more challenging things to home cure. 

​If you have a deep, established corn – and the steps above don’t cut it – you may need professional removal. ​

(With a very sharp blade!) 

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How to get rid of dry callus?

Dry callus is a thickening on the skin with a yellowish tint. Some types of such formations have a core that is hidden deep in the tissues. And on the surface of the skin there is a hard keratinized layer in the form of a roller.

The disease, or rather the pathology of the skin, occurs due to prolonged mechanical action of the same type. Tissue compaction occurs due to pressure or friction. In fact, dry hard callus is a protective reaction when such a seal prevents damage to deeper tissues due to external traumatic factors. An example of the reasons leading to the formation of this type of skin pathology is the formation of dry calluses on the hands of athletes involved in rings and crossbars, in workers who perform daily manual work of the same type, and in rowers. These people, even when wearing protective gloves, almost always have calloused protrusions on their palms. They prevent wounds from appearing in areas where the skin is subjected to the greatest mechanical stress. The feet are the second most common location for the location of the pathology. With long walking, everyday running, they form on the foot, where there is direct pressure from the shoes. Hard calluses are often formed in people who wear orthopedic structures, such as hard plastic corsets for the treatment of scoliosis, at the point of contact of the product with the body.

The problem of this skin pathology is that with further physical impact, dry callus can cause discomfort, the pressure point hurts. When the hardened roller cracks, pathogenic microflora can enter the resulting wound.

Dry calluses: causes of appearance

In addition to the regular mechanical effects listed above, dermatologists call the main factors leading to the appearance of hard calluses: behind the arms and legs.

• excessively dry skin of the feet;
• deficiency of subcutaneous adipose tissue;
• hard callus between the toes may occur due to improper skin care;
• due to wearing narrow model shoes, a dry callus appears on the toe, on the little finger.

The difference between dry calluses and blisters is that watery calluses occur due to simultaneous overexposure. They go away quickly with proper treatment. A hard callus does not appear in one day. And its treatment can be quite difficult.

What dry callus looks like: diagnosis

Hard calluses on the feet and hands are rough and thickened skin. Structure, location, symptoms are described and obvious. Therefore, the diagnosis of pathology, as a rule, does not cause difficulties for a specialist:

• Corn occupies a large area, it does not have clear boundaries, which is the main difference from corns.
• Yellowish, dry, hard, roll-like lump causes pain when pressed. During periods of rest, the corn may itch.
• A crack may appear on a dry area of ​​the heel, which does not heal for a long time even after prolonged therapeutic treatment.

Dry callus: treatment at home

Numerous advertisements in the media suggest getting rid of dry callus with preparations, creams and products from the pharmacy. Among others – a plaster with special impregnation. After several days of continuous wearing of such a patch, the rough skin under it softens. However, there are contraindications for pharmaceutical products. Therefore, before using them, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor. It is also important to understand that the substance with which the patch is impregnated is quite aggressive, so it is extremely important to follow the recommendations for use. Otherwise, there is a risk of burning healthy skin.

Callus patches are prohibited:

• in patients with a history of diabetes mellitus;
• people prone to skin allergies;
• for those with sensitive skin;
• patients with trophic ulcers, vein diseases.

In the composition of creams and ointments, the purpose of which is the treatment of dry corns, salicylic acid. This substance is not recommended for use in pediatric patients. Important: after applying the ointment from corns, a local allergic reaction may occur at the site of application. In this case, the use of the product must be stopped.

Dry corn: treatment with folk remedies

Small dry corns can be removed with folk remedies. It is important to remember that folk recipes are not recognized by traditional medicine as effective methods of treatment. However, according to them, they saved our grandmothers. For example, you can try to reduce dry corn with soap and soda compresses or baths. Warm baths are made daily, adding baking soda and laundry soap to hot water. The procedure takes about half an hour. After a few days, the skin softens, you can gently try to remove the hardened dead layer with a pumice stone or a pharmacy wooden stick. The place of exposure remains to dry with a towel and grease with baby cream.

Another remedy for dry calluses is lemon. Slices of it are applied to problem areas for 20 minutes. Then the skin should be washed with water. The essence of the treatment is that lemon juice softens the cornified roller.

Aloe leaf helps to get rid of calluses. Its pulp is applied to the keratinized area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin for half an hour. After softening the corn, the keratinized tissues are removed layer by layer with a pumice stone.

Often in collections of folk recipes it is indicated that celandine juice is suitable for removing corns. We strongly do not recommend using it, as this substance is extremely aggressive. Its use can lead to severe skin burns and subsequent inflammation.

How to remove dry corn if traditional medicine does not help?

As already noted, folk remedies for dry corn do not always help. More precisely, their effectiveness has not been proven. And, on the contrary, in medical clinics there are several effective methods for treating dry corns. Among them, it is worth highlighting the following techniques:

• Cryodestruction. Treatment of skin pathologies, including hard calluses with liquid nitrogen. The method has some drawbacks – the impossibility of a point impact, which is why the surrounding healthy tissues are negatively affected. The burn can be quite extensive. And also a long recovery period.
• Laser method is the safest and most effective way to treat dry corns. There are no contraindications.
• Surgical treatment involves the removal of rough skin with a scalpel. The method is quite traumatic, it provides for a long rehabilitation, since part of the skin is cut off from the foot.

Removal of calluses with a laser in Lazersvit MC

If you want to cure a skin problem of this type quickly, painlessly, we invite you to remove dry calluses with a laser in Kyiv at a specialized clinic Lazersvit. We use state-of-the-art equipment and are treated by qualified doctors. Therefore, we can remove a hard callus in one session.

The method allows treating skin pathologies both in adults and children. The procedure is painless. The laser beam is directed pointwise, so the surrounding tissues are not affected. The keratinized layer is evaporated, healthy skin remains under it.

No long recovery period is required, as the wound is cauterized immediately – there is no risk of bleeding and infection. In a few days it will be possible to use the limb without restrictions, where there was a dry callus before. The procedure itself is short in time, it takes literally 5-7 minutes.

The big advantage of laser treatment in the case of callus is that the pathological tissues are burned completely. If this is not done, a relapse will occur.

The cost of laser callus removal

Despite the opinion among users that laser technologies are expensive, the price of treating skin pathologies in our clinic is affordable for the general population. You can verify this for yourself by reading the price list.

REMOVAL OF WARTS, BALLS, BALLS*

• Removal of common warts

  420 UAH

• Removal of plantar warts, calluses, corns

  1070 UAH

• Wart removal (retreatment)

  240 UAH

*the cost of anesthesia is taken into account separately

How to avoid the appearance of new corns

To prevent the appearance of dry corns, you should follow simple rules:

• wear comfortable soft shoes;
• those who perform manual labor, engage in sports where the hands are involved, it is necessary to wear gloves, use elastic bandages;
• take care of the skin of hands and feet, apply moisturizing and softening creams after hygiene procedures;
• Wear shoes with orthopedic insoles for flat feet;
• do not ignore the advice of a dermatologist if you develop skin pathologies.

FAQ

• Why do calluses on the foot appear all the time even if the recommendations are followed?

  This happens when the foot is deformed, when the load on the limb is distributed unevenly even during everyday activities. Orthopedic insoles will help to get rid of the problem.

• Is it painful to remove dry callus with a laser?

  The procedure is painless, does not require anesthesia, since pain receptors do not have time to respond to short laser pulses. After the procedure, slight discomfort may be felt at the site of exposure.

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  Why is dry corn dangerous?

  By itself, this skin pathology is not dangerous to human health. But it causes pain when walking, and in case of cracking, an infection can get into the wound. In this case, inflammation will occur.

• Why can’t you just cut off a corn?

  First, you can damage the skin. Secondly, the risk of wound infection is high. Well, such an effect can be regarded by the skin as an additional negative effect. As a result, the cornified roller will reappear.

Callus between the fingers

Callus between the fingers

Callus between the fingers occurs mainly in three cases, which I have encountered most often in my practice.

• 1. The first is wearing shoes with a narrow toe, these include, of course, classic and dress shoes, sports shoes –
• sneakers, sneakers, cracking shoes.
• 2.Second, these shoes are not the width of the foot. Yes, there are people and there are quite a few of them who have complexes about their legs, I mean stop.
• They feel that their feet are too big and wide. And so a person intentionally buys shoes for half a size
• and even a size smaller and naturally in volume smaller shoes.
• 3. The third is the lack of support for the arches of the foot, in this case the foot begins to fall inward (prone) over time
• and the center of gravity shifts to the forefoot. (I tried to describe this reason in previous articles).
• As a result, the transverse arch is flattened and the foot in the metatarsal zone (metatarsal) and the forefoot (toes) also seem to diverge to the sides.
• But the first and fifth fingers in this case are bent in the opposite direction (towards the other fingers)
• and form Hallus Valgus (curvature of the first toe and first metatarsal) and Digitus Varus (curvature of the fifth toe and fifth metatarsal).

This pattern emerges over time as a result of all three cases that I described above.

And this consequence occurs after the first month of ignoring the state of your feet.

In this article I want to focus on hyperkeratosis (corns) that form between the fingers,

it can form both on one side and on both sides at the same time.

The trouble with this hyperkeratosis is that in a short period of time it brings quite a noticeable feeling of pain and provokes inflammation.

This type of callus is soft and, apart from feeling discomfort and pain as a result of pressure, it is not capable of anything else.

And the insidiousness of this callus lies in the fact that it haunts a person, forcing him to do something with it!

Burn out with a salipod patch, or go to the clinic, tongs) yes so what would people say (with meat)!

And the result, although tiny, is relieved. But for a very short time.

The problem of the above dubious methods, which in fact

have nothing to do with solving the problem, removing calluses and treating the damaged area,

not only does not give any result, but also aggravates the situation with hyperkeratosis (callus between the fingers),

forming thermal (temperature) stimulation of the regeneration of new cells of the epidermis (upper layer of the skin)

and thus the formation of a new callus, but with a more likely situation of skin trauma and infection!

And this is not just pain and constant sensitivity of calluses. This is an inflammation in which a person sometimes and very often cannot do anything!

A clear example: a girl came to me with a similar problem, she had a callus between her fifth and fourth fingers.

Dialogue at the consultation:

Me: How long ago did this callus form?

Girl: Well, she started to get sick all the time at the end of the summer.

Me: How long have you had it?

Girl: Two years already.

Me: What shoes do you wear most often? (at the same time I pay attention to the shoes in which the girl came to the reception).

Girl: now I don’t wear high heels, but mostly loose, comfortable shoes.

Why did I present this dialogue? The fact is that this dialogue is almost exactly the same with every person,

, who addresses me with a similar case. What analysis did I do?

a person does not even think about the fact that his shoes can lead to this state, because,

that there is still such a concept and it is still quite strong, when new shoes are bought, then a person first of all pays attention:

• 1. Does it look nice on the leg?
• 2. Are there shoes that you liked in the trend at this time?
• 3. If the shoes are especially trendy, many people buy them only because of this and do not pay attention to the fact that
• that it doesn’t fit physically in terms of foot volume, instep, foot width and even size in some cases!
• And for a snack!
• 4. When a particular person liked the shoes, yes, very much! But he understands that she is running out somewhere
• (namely front, side, rear and everywhere)! Immediately automatic echoes in my head! BREAKING!

A rather small percentage of people I meet in my office, who really come in shoes that are comfortable in their size, volume and height. And here, of course, I have no questions for their feet at all, it remains for me to offer only hygienic cleaning of the foot, and that which consists in a spa procedure and cutting nails with shape correction (prevention of sharp corners).

That is, a person admits that he has a callus and it is real, but admit that it was provoked by his beloved and God forbid new shoes! NO, this is not possible, I always choose comfortable shoes first of all! This is the answer I get most of the time!

In this case, there is nothing left for me to offer a person how to simply eliminate acute pain (remove hyperkeratosis), apply anti-inflammatory drugs and send home with the words come back when it appears again!)

And then a person begins to think! Still would! He came to the appointment, knowing and hoping that now his problem will be solved once and for all! And here is the original answer! Which makes it clear that to delete it will be deleted, but it will return again! And here begins a constructive conversation.

The fact is that if the corn has already appeared, then this only says one thing. The skin area where the corn is already damaged and requires not only elimination, but also treatment! Prevention of new callus formation. And the duration of treatment can be either one session or an unlimited number of sessions.

It all depends on:

• 1. How long has a person been living with this callus?
• 2. What is the condition of the person’s feet (are there any curvature of the fingers)?
• 3. What measures and methods did the person use to eliminate this callus?
• 4. What did you apply as medicine and did you apply at all?

In this article I want to share my own practice, the solution to a similar problem.

• First! It is necessary to understand and eliminate the cause of the formation of hyperkeratosis (corns between the fingers). And this is very important!
• In this case, realizing that the person wears rather tight shoes, I suggest not wearing shoes at the time of treatment, to
• which will pinch fingers in the sock, if there is none, and this question, a person almost always automatically asks me!
• I suggest purchasing shoes that will fit in the width and height of the toe of the foot. Designated at the time of treatment.
• And it doesn’t have to be expensive.
• Without waiting for the question of how to choose it correctly in this case, I say: stand on A4 paper and trace your foot along the contour,
• get your footprint. It is precisely on this footprint of the sock and buy shoes. After this advice, I always hear one answer:
• DO YOU OFFER ME TO BUY VALENKI!? Here automatically a person confirms the fact that he admits,
• that his shoes are narrowed and narrowed, so that this corn appears as a result of wearing them. But let’s leave it out!
• I emphasize that this is not for always, but for the period of treatment. And almost always to me this way
• manages to convince a man to change shoes for more comfortable ones, not for him in the first place, but for his precious feet!

• Second! Today, I put everyone on the plantograph and almost everything, 9I prescribe corrective insoles to 9% of my clients.
• In this particular case, this option is essential! And I will focus on this point,
• showing on the example of the arching of the foot in the metatarsal zone (creating a transverse arch), I show
• when the patient wears an insole during treatment, in what position will his fingers be.
• Indicating that there will be no pressure between them and there will be no reason for the formation and re-emergence of hyperkeratosis.

• Third! Prescribing a medication that a person SHOULD! Apply and RUB! Twice a day.
• Without it, we will get rid of the formation of a new callus for a long time. The skin will regenerate itself,
• but it will take more time, time is the most precious thing now. what a man has!
• Fourth! Unloading. She is appointed as a must, because she is the personification of the hospital,
• the patient is in comfortable conditions and recovers faster! What it is? This is:

Silicone, foam caps, dividers. They have a fairly large number of varieties.

But here it is very important to choose them correctly! And best of all, this will be done individually by a podiatrist.

Strictly speaking, for which he is responsible.

And don’t be fooled by the fact that you can limit yourself to these protective equipment and return to your favorite shoes!

Just think, if your toes are already too tight in your favorite shoes, and then you insert a spacer between your sore toes.

Let silicone, soft! What will you achieve? What will you get? You will get an imitation of the sixth finger!

And for the revenge of the protection, you will get even more aggravation of the callus problem! So make no mistake,

if we use a delimiter and any other protective unloading material,

then only if you have an orthopedic insole and appropriate shoes with a toe according to the shape of your foot.

Please note that these additional protections are only for auxiliary treatment! But only!

Your foot shouldn’t need these protections all the time!

Therefore, they should only be appointed by experts in the Podiatry profession.

And take responsibility for this, because if you make the wrong appointment,

or choose the wrong one, you can not help, but aggravate the situation!

• Fifth! Callus removal in the podiatrist’s office. Here I want to explain!
• Removal of corns is carried out exclusively with rotary or manual instruments.
• (rotary instruments include burs), these are special cutters that remove only hyperkeratosis (corns),
• without trauma to living skin cells. If a hand tool is used, then these are eyes (special cutters with a small tip) or a hollow blade.
• Removal is absolutely painless, except that there may be a slight discomfort, and then from the fear of a person who is worried that it will hurt now
• . An exception can only be a fairly strong inflammation!
• Inflammation in the callus zone is most often taken from damage to living skin cells and infection!
• But even here you can make it so that it would not hurt,
• it all depends on the professionalism of the specialist.

• And please remember! Nitrogen – does not remove corn! Different plasters, pharmacy production, do not remove corns !!!
• All this only provokes even more formation of corns, since their specificity is a thermal effect. Just for what!?
• Dead rough skin that needs to be removed!?
• What will be the result if we try to freeze dead skin? She’s off!? NO!
• But I guarantee that after such a procedure, the corn will become even bigger and more extensive!

Therefore, the callus is removed exclusively by a professional tool specially created for this purpose and I repeat, the procedure is painless!

After the hyperkeratosis (corn) is cleaned, the podiatrist must apply anti-inflammatory and wound healing drugs

These can be creams, gels, drops.