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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 17 March 2009 15:12 |
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Corns are concentrated areas of callous, there are different types of corns;
- Hard Corns
These tend to form over bony prominences which are under excessive pressure. Usual sites for this type of corn are:
The metetarsals 1-5
The outside of the little toe
The tops of the toes
The tip of the toes
- Soft Corns
These usually appear in between the toes. They are often surrounded by white macerated tissue.
- Seed Corns
These corns are small and often associated with dry skin.
Treatment for all types of corns include reduction with a scalpel, chemical treatments, padding ,digital orthoses ,insoles or orthotics.
In some cases Electro surgery may be appropriate depending on the type of corn, the location etc.
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