A “corn” is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin, such as the rubbing of a shoe. The name “corn” comes from its resemblance to a kernel of corn. A corn is different from a callus in that it has a central core of hard material.

People with foot deformities, such as hammertoes, often suffer from corns because the tops of the bent toes rub against the tops of shoes.

There are a number of treatment options for corns. When corns get hard enough to cause pain, a foot and ankle surgeon will recommend the treatment option most appropriate for you. However, if the underlying cause of the corn is not treated or removed, the corn may return. It is important to avoid trying to remove a corn at home or using medicated corn pads, as serious infection may occur.


A full list of conditions treated at Markham Podiatry can be found below:
http://www.foothealthfacts.org/Content.aspx?id=1571
*(please note that due to license and law restrictions in Ontario, not all conditions listed at this link may be treated by the clinicians at Markham Podiatry. A recommendation or a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon or another specialist may be required in some cases).