This short video discusses corns, a common toe problem that's characterized by localized areas of skin thickening. In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, explains that there are two types of corns: soft corns (which occur between the toes) and hard corns (which occur on the outside aspects of the toes). Both types of corns, notes Dr. Ray, are caused by the pinch forces associated with the tapering toe boxes found in conventional footwear. Conventional care for corns usually involves trimming them off with a scalpel, a process that needs to be repeated once the corn inevitably comes back (assuming no change in footwear). Sometimes surgery is performed to remove bone. A natural, conservative approach to corns, on the other hand, involves using Correct Toes and foot-healthy footwear to encourage natural toe splay and prevent contact between the toes. The FootFitter Pumice Stone, along with Dr. Swaim's CalluSTOP, can also be helpful in reducing thick skin on the foot and toes.
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Thick, hard skin can occur on any part of the foot. However, corns and calluses are particularly common on the toes, and they are caused by prolonged pressure or friction on the skin. Though not life-threatening, corns and calluses are often unsightly and may cause pain or disability when the skin buildup gets too thick or causes pressure on sensitive parts of the foot. A corn is thickened skin on...
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Is the Correct Toes product most relevant for corns between the toes? I have developed one very acutely (I think it’s a corn) over my left lateral MP joint, on the plantar surface, so I don’t want to go after products that won’t be relevant for me. I appreciate your shoe recommendations, though, and for years I have tried to buy wide toe box and minimal elevation shoes. Nevertheless, I have developed this problem, and so I’m looking forward to trying your suggestions.
Hi, Sharon,
Thank you for your question. Correct Toes is indeed most relevant for corns that develop between the toes. You might consider visiting a local foot care provider to have your situation assessed further and to receive the most personalized care possible.
Kind regards,
Marty Hughes, DC