Foot corn removal

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Clinic of Aesthetic Dermatology Patient education Encyclopedia Procedures Foot corn removal

Corns are caused by excessive pressure or rubbing (also described as mechanical impact) on the skin. Since it is not considered a skin condition, it is important to primarily treat the cause. Corns occur due to wrong posture or poorly fitting shoes. Foot corns can be prevented by:

 How to get rid of corns at home

Pharmacies offer various treatments for foot corns – orthopaedic insoles that reduce the mechanical pressure on feet, as well as acid-based adhesive bandages for treating the corns directly. Acid-based bandages are not recommended since inaccurate use may result in damaging the surrounding skin tissue.

Daily use of deeply moisturising lotions is a non-invasive way of treating corns. A gentle foot emery board can be used for removing thickened skin, but one should turn to podologist if the corns persist or have started causing pain. Foot corn removal should be performed only by a specialist – lack of expertise can result in damaged tissue and infection.

Foot corn removal process

During a visit to a podologist:

After the procedure the patient may return home.

Foot care after foot corn removal

In order to prevent recurrent thickened skin formation, it is important to relieve the impacted area and/or change to wearing properly fitting shoes.

Advice on every-day foot care:

Frequently receiving a pedicure.

Process

Consultation

Examination of the condition of feet

Procedure

Foot corn removal is performed with a special pedicure rotary tool

Care

During the healing period, the patient must follow the podologist’s instructions

Wart removal prices

Qualification First visit Repeat visit
Podiatrist 40 € 35 €

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