How to Remove a Corn

If you’ve ever had a corn, you know how painful it can be.

Depending upon the type of shoes you wear, the pain can be excruciating. 

Contrary to popular belief removing a corn is not recommended, however, there is one way you can minimize the pain.   

A corn develops when shoes rub against the toes.  The skin becomes hard and thick and eventually the excess skin develops into a corn.   

There are donut pads which you can place over the corn to alleviate and protect the surrounding skin; or you can try this tried and true method. 

Soak the foot in warm water for about 30 minutes then, using a pumice stone, gently shave layers off the corn.  This allows more room between the corn and the shoe.  If you feel you cannot follow this procedure, a podiatrist will certainly be able to do the job effectively. 

It is not recommended that you cut the corn using any implement such as scissors or a razor blade.   This can affect the circulatory system and/or cause the area to become numb. 

For several years, podiatrists have warned women against wearing shoes that do not have enough toe room, or fall within the category of high heels (4-6 inches).  Not only does it create foot problems, but it causes back problems as well. 

Instead, it is recommended that you wear shoes that do not exact so much pressure on the feet.  Wearing wide width shoes, shoes with wider toe boxes, and shoes that are comfortable yet stylish are considered appropriate.  One podiatrist states that walking around in your home without shoes can relieve any discomfort.    

It is said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Having sore feet, corns, or calluses can be avoided if you take proper care of your feet.  Spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of designer shoes doesn’t make sense if the result is walking around in pain. 

Take care of your feet, and they will take care of you.