General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
A corn or callus can return if pressure or friction continues. Removing thickened skin does not necessarily address what caused it.
Check for room at the sides of your shoes and above your toes. Your toes should move without being squeezed by the shoe.
Choose a supple upper, adequate width and no irritating inner seams. Avoid pointed shoes and high heels, especially with foot deformities.
Wash your feet daily and dry carefully between the toes. This helps limit persistent moisture that can encourage some infections in the skin.
With diabetes or peripheral arterial disease, do not treat corns yourself. Filing and corrosive preparations can cause wounds that heal poorly.
See a doctor or podiatrist if the area becomes red and very painful, restricts daily activities or has contributed to a fall.
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