Corns

It's time to get your comfy shoes out.

What are corns?

• A thickening of the surface layer of the skin, often affecting the toes, due to pressure caused by badly fitting shoes.

Signs and symptoms

• Corns often look like red spots, where they have become inflamed as the skin thickens.
• Some swelling can also occur.

Treatments

• Corn plasters (circular pads with a hole to accommodate the corn) are available from chemists, and will relieve the pressure from shoes.
• use a pumice stone to wear down the thickened skin.
• Your GP may debride (pare down) the corn, and check for any toe deformity or bony prominence which may have caused the problem.

Prevention

• Get yourself properly fitted for shoes.
• Choose a pair with a good arch and shock-absorbing soles.
• Avoid high heels.
• Use a moisturiser to keep skin moist and supple

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