Treatment of corns

A callus is a local thickening and coarsening of the skin that has a white, yellowish or grayish tint. It is not only an aesthetic defect, but also a source of constant pain and other unpleasant sensations. In essence, a callus is a protective reaction of the skin to mechanical impact. It occurs in the area that suffers most from this impact. Most often, such formations are observed on the legs (feet, fingers) and arms (hands, fingers, elbows), much less often on other parts of the body. Calluses occur in the stratum corneum (the topmost layer of the skin), but if no measures are taken, complications may arise that spread to other layers.

Treatment and Removal of Calluses and Corns

Diagnosis of calluses

The diagnosis is made by a podiatrist based on an examination.

Methods of callus removal:

• surgical excision
• cryodestruction (callus removal with liquid nitrogen)
• electrocoagulation (callus removal with electric current)