Corns and calluses
Corns are cone-shaped accumulations of callus that causes pain under the foot or between toes. They can be compared to the sensation of walking on a small pebble.
They may appear on any point of the foot that is under friction or pressure, including between the toes and under the forefoot. They require the attention of a skilled professional even though and recurrence is frequent.
Débridement de la corne / callosité en milieu podiatrique
Talons craqués - Hyperkératose
Cors sur le petit orteil
Débridement de la corne / callosité en milieu podiatrique
Symptoms:
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Sensation of a lump or sharp rock under the foot or between the toes
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Underfoot corns often have a yellow halo and a darker center
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Pain more intense barefoot than with shoes
Causes:
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Excessive pressure on a focal point
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Ill-fitting or tight shoes
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Scar tissue
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Bony proeminence
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Problematic biomechanics (for example, a hallux valgus causing increased pressure under the 2nd metatarsal head)
Home treatments:
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Wearing more suitable shoes, in particular with the mention "wide", or wide at the forefoot
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Using a pumice stone and moisturizer
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Shoe modifications
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Shoes with flexible tissue for corns between the toes
Treatments by the podiatrist:
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Debridement of corns by a podiatrist using a scalpel and specialized tools
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Prevention
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Some toe orthoses can be prescribed by the podiatrist