Corns and Calluses

Corns and Calluses services offered in Plano, TX

Repeated rubbing of the skin on your feet from poor-fitting shoes can lead to painful corns and calluses. At Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists, comprehensive foot exams are available to evaluate corns and calluses and rule out warts, cysts, and other conditions. Experienced podiatrists Sirisha Pokala, DPM, and Gireesh Reddy, DPM, use techniques to remove thick skin without increasing your risk of infection, bleeding, and other complications. The team also provides resources to prevent corns and calluses from returning. Call the Plano, Texas, office today to schedule an evaluation for corns and calluses, or book an appointment online.

What are corns and calluses?

Corns and calluses are thick layers of skin that develop when there’s too much friction or pressure on the skin of your feet and toes. The affected skin can harden and cause pain, bleeding, and other complications, and they can also be difficult to remove.

While corns and calluses have similarities, they’re also different. Calluses generally aren’t painful and often develop on pressure points of the foot, including your heel and the ball of your foot.

Corns are smaller in size and deeper than calluses. They typically have a hard center that’s surrounded by swollen skin that’s painful to the touch. Corns most often form on the top of the toes or in between toes.

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists offer complete care for corns and calluses in adults and children. The podiatry team focuses on minimally invasive strategies to remove hardened skin without risk of infection or other complications.

When should I seek a podiatry consultation for corns and calluses?

Schedule a consultation at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists if you have corns or calluses that cause pain when walking or wearing shoes.

You might also wish to seek treatment for corns or calluses if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your feet because of the thickened areas of skin.

The experienced podiatry team performs foot exams to determine the best course of treatment for a corn and callus. They may also remove a sample of skin to ensure you don’t have a wart, cyst, or other abnormal growth.

How are corns and calluses treated?

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists provide a range of treatments to remove corns and calluses.

The podiatrists may recommend that you wear patches containing salicylic acid over the corn or callus to remove thick skin. They can also use a scalpel to trim away excess skin.

After treatment, the team can recommend strategies you can use to reduce pressure on your feet and toes to prevent additional corns or calluses. These strategies may include wearing shoes that fit well and using shoe inserts for extra cushioning.

Your provider can also teach you how to safely remove thickened skin by soaking your feet in warm water and using a pumice stone to remove corns and calluses.

Call Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists today to learn how to care for corns and calluses, or book a consultation online.