Corns and calluses are your skin’s response to pressure and friction. While they’re common, they can become painful and signal an underlying foot problem. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle removes them safely and treats the cause so they’re less likely to come back.
What are corns and calluses?
Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin that form where there’s repeated friction or pressure. Calluses are broader and usually develop on the soles, while corns are smaller, often have a hard center, and tend to form on or between the toes. Both are the body protecting itself — but they can become painful.
Why corns and calluses keep coming back
Corns and calluses are usually a symptom of something else: poorly fitting shoes, an abnormal pressure point, or a deformity like a bunion or hammertoe. That’s why simply shaving them down at home offers only temporary relief. We treat the underlying cause to provide lasting results.
How we treat corns and calluses
We safely reduce painful corns and calluses in the office, a far safer choice than at-home cutting, especially for patients with diabetes or poor circulation. We then address the source with footwear guidance, padding, custom orthotics to redistribute pressure, and treatment of any contributing deformity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to cut off corns and calluses myself?
We don’t recommend it. Home cutting risks infection and only treats the surface. It’s especially risky if you have diabetes or reduced sensation. In-office reduction is safe and more effective.
How do I stop corns and calluses from returning?
By relieving the pressure that causes them through better-fitting shoes, custom orthotics, and correcting any underlying deformity. That’s the part home care can’t do.
Don’t let corns and calluses keep you from the things you love. Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle has board-certified podiatrists in Murray, Draper, and Tooele serving patients across the Salt Lake City area. Call 801-261-1391 or request an appointment online. We get you in quickly, and same week appointments are usually available.
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