Calluses & Corns
The term callus commonly is used if the thickening of skin occurs on the bottom of the foot, while corns are usually found on non-weight bearing areas.
Symptoms
- Callus are often due to chronic pressure and/or friction.
- Mild calluses rarely cause symptoms but they can become tender if they thicken or split.
- Corns are often small but are also commonly tender with pressure to the area.
Treatments
Treatment often focuses on preventing friction and pressure.
- Pairing down thickened areas.
- Insure footwear fits well and does not add extra pressure to the site.
- Procedures may be needed to correct underlying bony abnormalities.
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon