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Corn & Callus
Corns and callus are extremely common foot conditions caused by excessive pressure and friction on the skin. Whilst they may begin as small areas of hard skin, they can quickly become painful, uncomfortable, and affect everyday walking and mobility if left untreated.
At Celtic Podiatry, we provide safe and effective treatment for corns and callus, helping to relieve discomfort, reduce pressure, and improve overall foot comfort. Our experienced podiatrists focus on identifying the underlying cause of the problem to help prevent symptoms from returning.
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What Are Corns & Callus?
Callus is an area of thickened hard skin that develops as the body attempts to protect the feet from repeated pressure or friction.
Corns are smaller, more concentrated areas of hard skin that often develop deeper within the skin and can become particularly painful when pressure is applied.
These conditions commonly develop on weight-bearing areas of the feet, including:
- Soles of the feet
- Heels
- Balls of the feet
- Toes and between the toes
- Areas affected by footwear pressure
Although corns and callus are common, they should not be ignored if they become painful or begin affecting mobility.
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What Causes Corns & Callus?
Corns and callus are usually caused by excessive pressure, friction, or abnormal foot mechanics.
Common contributing factors include:
- Poorly fitting footwear
- High pressure areas under the feet
- Foot deformities or toe shape changes
- Overpronation and biomechanical abnormalities
- Long periods of standing or walking
- Barefoot walking on hard surfaces
- Sports and activity-related pressure
- Loss of natural cushioning under the feet
- Dry skin and reduced skin elasticity
Without treatment, hard skin can continue to build up and become increasingly uncomfortable.
Common Symptoms
Patients with corns and callus may experience:
- Thickened or hardened skin
- Pain when walking or standing
- Burning or aching under pressure areas
- Tenderness beneath the skin
- Dry or cracked hard skin
- Pressure discomfort in footwear
- Painful corns between the toes or on bony areas
Some corns can feel like walking on a small stone due to the concentrated pressure within the skin.
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How Celtic Podiatry Can Help
At Celtic Podiatry, we provide professional treatment designed to safely remove hard skin, relieve pain, and reduce pressure build-up.
Your appointment may include:
- Clinical foot assessment
- Safe reduction of corns and callus
- Removal of painful hard skin
- Pressure relief treatment
- Padding and strapping
- Footwear assessment and advice
- FootBalance insoles or orthotic advice
- Moisturising and skin care recommendations
- Ongoing routine podiatry care where required
Our goal is not only to treat the symptoms, but also to help prevent recurrence by addressing the underlying causes of pressure and friction.
Preventing Corns and Callus
Preventative care can help reduce the risk of painful hard skin returning.
We may advise
- Appropriate footwear choices
- Regular moisturising
- Pressure-relieving insoles or orthotics
- Routine podiatry appointments
- Management of foot mechanics and gait abnormalities
Regular professional foot care is particularly important for patients with diabetes, reduced circulation, or difficulty managing their own feet safely.
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When Should You Seek Professional Help?
It is important to seek podiatry treatment if you experience:
- Painful hard skin or corns
- Difficulty walking comfortably
- Recurring pressure areas
- Cracked heels or splitting skin
- Corns between the toes
- Pain when wearing footwear
- Difficulty safely managing your own foot care
Attempting to cut or remove corns yourself can increase the risk of injury and infection.
Need Help With Painful Corns or Hard Skin?
Book an appointment with our experienced podiatry team for safe, professional treatment designed to relieve discomfort and keep your feet healthy and comfortable.
We also offer flexible membership options designed to make ongoing podiatry treatment and routine foot care more affordable and accessible.
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