Diagnosing and Removing Corns

That hard bump on the outside of your little toe is getting bigger. You feel a lot of friction between your toe and your shoe, and you just cornswant it to stop. Why not come to Blue Ridge Foot Centers in Asheville, NC and let Dr. Daniel Waldman take a look? One of the more common foot issues is corns, and Dr. Waldman can rid you of these nuisances more easily than you may think.

What is a corn?

It can be either a hard or soft skin bump on the bottom or side of the foot or on the toes--usually the vulnerable little toes. Constant rubbing and pressure from snugly fitting shoes or bunched up socks frequently cause corns, as do toe deformities such as hammertoes and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

The American Academy of Dermatology states that some corns gradually reduce in size or completely disappear all by themselves. However, to be sure that what you have truly is a corn, you should see Dr. Waldman for accurate diagnosis and treatment of corns.

Treating and diagnosis

Dr. Waldman diagnoses corns by simply looking at them. Also, he'll discuss your footwear habits (high heels put too much pressure on the toes) and your symptoms. Also, he'll examine your foot structure to look for bone spurs, claw feet and hammertoes which are risk factors for the formation of corns.

To treat corns, your podiatrist may recommend:

  • Footwear with wider toe boxes
  • Shoe padding to alleviate fricion
  • Over the counter salicylic acid and other corn removal preparations
  • Painless mechanical reduction of the corn with a scalpel (Dr. Waldman does this in the office and doesn't advise do-it-yourself surgery)
  • Moisturizers applied daily to the feet and toes (they control the build-up of dead skin, especially in the areas prone to corns)

Have healthy, happy feet in Asheville

Your podiatric health is so important. It indicates skin, bone, joint and circulatory function, and your feet keep you active and moving. If you're troubled by corns or other conditions of the feet and ankles, please contact Blue Ridge Foot Centers in Asheville, NC for a consultation with Dr. Waldman. He offers same-day appointments Monday through Thursday for your convenience. Call 828-254-5371.

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