Corns and Calluses Treatment in Hyderabad

Corns and calluses are prevalent skin conditions among men and women, affecting their soles, toes, palms, and fingers. This condition causes thick and hardened skin, which is formed due to continuous pressure and friction. They appear when the skin naturally tries to protect itself from the effects of friction and pressure. Dermatologists in Hyderabad at Celestee Skin, Laser, and Hair Clinic offer treatments for corns and calluses removal. They offer the best treatments for removing these skin issues and making the skin clear.

Are corns and calluses the same?

Corns and calluses are growths of the same tissue, slightly varying from one another.

Corns (Hyperkeratosis/Clavus): These are small and round skin thickenings mostly developing on the sides or top of the toes or the ball of the foot. They tend to appear on pressure points of the skin or areas exposed to the effects of friction. Their appearance is like a “top” with a spherical elevated surface. It is with a thin, deep base that extends deeper than the dermis, making it uncomfortable under pressure. Although they appear as a conical structure of callus that can be relatively deep and painful. Typically, they are caused by the shape of the feet or too tight footwear.

There are three types of corns:

Hard corns or Heloma durum- These corns develop usually within large regions of the thickened, dry skin, where there is pressure of the bone against the skin, like on the toes top.
Soft corns or Helom molle- These corns are macerated, whitish/gray, and grow between the toes.
Seed corns- They appear on the base of the feet. Visit Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic to get the best Corn / Skin Growth Removal in Hyderabad provided by the best skin experts. Consult them to learn more!

Calluses: They are categorised as yellow, flaky hyperkeratotic layers. They develop in the skin of the foot that are prone to higher pressure and loading. They form across a larger area and grow outward, without a root or deep core. They are typically painless and can affect the soles/heels, big toes, and dorsum of the foot, as well as the hands and fingers.

Such a skin condition is extremely common among athletes such as weightlifters and tennis players. It is also common among physical labourers and individuals who do not wear shoes all of the time.

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How do you get corn/calluses?

Corns and calluses are typically caused by continual or intermittent pressure and friction applied to a specific area of the skin. Their appearance is essentially the consequence of the skin's protective mechanism against direct pressure or friction due to the buildup of dead skin cells.

Localised pressure areas are the area where corn will appear, and in larger pressure areas callosities appear. This is the reason why corns are smaller and even narrower compared to calluses. Corns are also known to occur within calluses.

Some common causes of corns and calluses are:

Ill-fitting shoes: Shoes that are excessively tight or do not fit properly can cause pressure and friction on the feet, resulting in corns and calluses.
High heels: High heels can put undue pressure on the ball of the foot, resulting in calluses.
Irregular gait: An irregular gait can put pressure and friction on specific parts of the foot, resulting in the formation of corns and calluses.

Other defects or conditions that can cause corns and calluses as a symptom include hammer toe, tulips equinovarus, amputated stumps, and others. People with diabetes and neurological issues suffer greater risks.

How do corns and calluses appear?

Corns are little spherical hard lesions that are painful when pressed and most usually appear at the bottom of the sole, over the toes, and in between the toes. It is extremely uncommon in hands.

Calluses, on the other hand, are hard, keratinized skin flakes that form in the shape of an onion layer. They are mostly painless until and unless they are infected by an injury. They have an irregular and broad shape, unlike corns, which are small, spherical, and generally clearly defined.

The symptoms of corns and calluses vary depending on the severity of the problem. Some common symptoms are:

Hard, thickened areas of skin
Pain or soreness
Rough, dry, or flaky skin
Yellowish or greyish appearance.

When to visit a doctor for corn/calluses?

It is advised to see a dermatologist as soon as corns and calluses develop and cause mild or severe discomfort or affect appearance. Diabetic individuals or ill patients with corns and calluses should not delay seeing a skin specialist. The skin condition is manageable with the right advice. Also, it is easier to treat corn and calluses in their early stages.

How do doctors treat corn and calluses?

Qualified and experienced foot doctors may successfully treat and prevent callus and corn growth using a range of techniques. They use a scalpel to debride, enucleate, or excise the corns and calluses.

This quick removal is painless and provides immediate relief. It is a common procedure performed by a doctor as part of a general foot care treatment (medical pedicure). This includes nail cutting, corn, and callus removal, and the application of a foot moisturising cream, which will make the feet feel like they're walking on air.

Foot doctors in Hyderabad also commonly use a variety of offloading devices, such as felt padding, orthotics, silicone devices, toe props, and other useful tools, to disperse pressure away from the area.

For chronic painful corns and calluses, a foot doctor may make silicone splints to relieve pressure and assess the patient's gait to see whether orthotics are required. Orthotics can enhance foot function and relieve pressure on difficult corns and calluses.

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How long does it take to treat corns and calluses?

This will be determined by the duration of time the callus and/or corns have been present, as well as its area and cause. Some individuals might require to be seen every 6-10 weeks for treatment, but others can go months without it.

Can I treat calluses and/or corns myself?

The patients are recommended to avoid treating corns and calluses themselves until their feet have been examined by a foot doctor. They will advise patients on safe at-home remedies after properly assessing the condition of their feet.

Are corns and calluses avoidable?

Wearing the correct size of footwear and minimising undue pressure on the foot is critical to the prevention of corns and calluses. However, moisturising the feet and hands might also help. If the foot is susceptible to extreme dryness, apply moisturiser and wear socks.

Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic is the best skin and foot care clinic in Hyderabad that can address all types of foot and skin-related problems. Meet our skin specialist doctors and get rid of the painful corn and calluses through the best treatments.