Corns and Calluses: Various ways to prevent corns and calluses

Corns and calluses are the hard skin that develops in the sole of the foot due to friction and pressure. Corns and calluses are often confused to be similar. However, the main difference between corns and calluses is that corns are smaller, harder and more painful than calluses.

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Facts about corns and calluses

• Corn is not a skin disease; it is formed as a result of your body's reaction to pressure
• Corns are formed when the dead skin cells come together to form a hard barrier to prevent excessive pressure or friction, so the epidermis of the skin becomes a callus and serves to form corn
• Corns could be painful to touch as they may be inflamed
• Corns can get infected in the presence of moisture
• Calluses aren't unbearably painful when compared to corns
• Calluses are larger in size and you may often find them in the foot sole near the sides. Bike riders can find calluses formed below their fingers on the palm

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Home remedies for corn and callus:

• While wearing your shoe, use over-the-counter pads to protect the area where corn has developed so as to relieve pain
• Soaking hands or feet in warm water softens the corns and calluses and could help to alleviate the pain
• Regular moisturisation of your skin helps to prevent dryness and friction that causes the callus in the first place
• Do not wear super tight shoes as it increases the friction between your skin and the shoe
• If the corn has become very big in size that it affects your daily life, you should get them removed with the help of a physician
• Callus removing medication is also available in medical stores, but consult your physician before you use them
• Do not try to cut the corns by yourself as it can lead to a serious infection if anything goes wrong

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