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Preventing Corns and Calluses

Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are never fun. They are hard, thick layers of skin that can be in between your toes, on the bottom of your feet, or on top of your toes. With summer rolling around and the sandals and flip flops coming out, follow these tips to keep your feet in great shape.

Wearing Too-tight Shoes

Corns and calluses are often caused by repeated friction on your feet. Wearing shoes that are too small will most likely cause your feet to rub against the shoe and compress your feet too much, and if they’re too big, your feet will probably slide around inside the shoe and rub up against the sides and the seams. Getting shoes that fit just right will prevent these issues. You should have just enough room to wiggle your toes.

Not Wearing Socks

Socks also prevent friction from occurring in shoes. Without socks, your feet will rub up against the shoe, therefore increasing friction and increasing your chances of getting corns and calluses.

Padded Insoles

If you get corns and calluses often and want an effective solution at preventing them, putting insoles in your shoes can help. These are padded materials you can put at the bottom of your shoe, either from a store or customized by a doctor, to prevent friction and make sure your shoe fits just right. You can even put lambswool in between your toes so they don’t rub up against each other.

Walking Barefoot

Although you might be tempted to walk around barefoot down the driveway, on the cement at the beach, at a barbecue, or other outdoor summer activity, it’s important to know that doing so very easily causes calluses and corns. The bottom of your feet can harden when consistently coming in contact with hard ground, which is why it’s smart to wear socks or slippers inside as well if you have hardwood floors.

Make an Appointment Today

If you are experiencing persistent corns and calluses and at-home treatments aren’t working, or you’re struggling to prevent them, or aren’t even sure what they are, we encourage you to come in today. The best way to assess your foot pain or discomfort is by speaking to one of our doctors. Corns and calluses can be dealt with in-office as well as supplying and prescribing treatments that will help. Don’t wait to get your feet summer-ready. For a foot doctor near Chatham that will solve all of your foot-related issues, call today!

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1338 E 47th St.
Chicago, IL 60653

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