Corns: Calluses & Cracked Heel Management
Specialized solutions to treat corns, calluses, and cracked heels, ensuring smooth and healthy feet.
Soothe & Heal: Corn, Callus & Cracked Heel Solutions
Corns, calluses, and cracked heels are common foot issues that can lead to discomfort and affect mobility if not managed properly. Corns are thick, hardened areas of skin that form due to friction or pressure, often on the toes, while calluses are similar but typically appear on the soles of the feet. Cracked heels occur when the skin on the heels becomes dry and thickened, leading to painful splits.
Our specialized treatment focuses on alleviating the pain and preventing further damage by softening the affected skin, removing excess buildup, and providing moisture to keep the feet smooth and healthy. With expert care and tailored solutions, we aim to restore comfort and maintain long-term foot health.
CORNS
Cause:
Corns develop due to repeated pressure or friction, usually from ill-fitting footwear or abnormal foot mechanics. They form as thickened areas of skin, often over bony prominences such as the toes.
Treatment:
- Professional debridement by a podiatrist to remove the thickened skin.
- Offloading pressure using orthotics, padding, or silicone toe separators.
- Addressing footwear issues by wearing properly fitting shoes with a wider toe box.
- Regular moisturizing to prevent excessive dryness that can contribute to corn formation.
CALLUSES
Cause:
Calluses are thickened layers of skin that form as a protective response to repetitive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the soles of the feet, especially in weight-bearing areas.
Treatment:
- Professional reduction of thickened skin using a scalpel.
- Custom orthotics or insoles to redistribute pressure.
- Proper footwear with cushioned soles.
- Regular use of emollients to maintain skin hydration.
CRACKED HEELS
What are cracked heels?
Cracked heels are a condition which develops when the area of skin around the heel becomes excessively dry and begins to crack or when the area is too soft and wet making it more susceptible to splitting.
Cause:
- Wearing inappropriate footwear such as open back shoes
- Being overweight
- Autonomic neuropathy
- Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, eczema or psoriasis
Treatment:
- Professional reduction of thickened skin using a scalpel.
- Custom orthotics or insoles to redistribute pressure.
- A Emollient therapy (moisturisation).
- Foot care and footwear advice and education.