Corn 101

Do you have corn? No, not that type of corn. We’re talking about foot corn, coined because of the yellow scaly thick circles of skin on your feet. At Integrity Foot and Ankle Associates in Lorain, OH, Drs. Michael Wenowitz and David Hintz specialize in treating all foot conditions, including corn.

What is Corn?

A corn is a thick layer of hardened skin that usually forms in response to increased pressure and friction on a specific region of the body. Corns typically occur on feet, toes, hands, and  fingers. 

Causes

-Wearing too snug or tight shoes

-Walking or standing frequently

-People with diabetes are more at risk for foot corn due to poor blood flow to the feet.

Symptoms

-Sensitive skin

-Feet that hurt while wearing shoes

-Bumpy hard skin

-Rough, yellowing patches of skin

Treatment

There are many home remedies and over-the-counter products to treat foot corn. Try soaking your feet in a warm bath with Epsom salts. After the corn is softened, use a file or pumice stone to gently remove the thick layers of skin. Another treatment option is corn pads, which can be found at your local pharmacy. Using salicylic acid, these pads are an effective way to remove foot corn in just a few weeks.

If you’re still experiencing painful foot corn, visit Integrity and Ankle Foot Associates today. Your Lorain, OH podiatrists will file away the corn for you and offer special tips and tricks to prevent future foot corn.

Doctors David J. Hintz and Michael A. Wenowitz run Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates at 1740 Cooper Foster Park Road #B, Lorain, Ohio, 44053. To schedule an appointment, visit Integrity Foot and Ankle or call 440-282-1221.