Corns are a common skin condition caused by pressure and friction, and they can occur at any age. While they're not usually considered a serious issue, they can be painful and uncomfortable. Here, a corn before paring.
Corns are a common skin condition caused by pressure and friction, and they can occur at any age. While they're not usually considered a serious issue, they can be painful and uncomfortable. Here, a corn before paring.
Corn after pairing showing a clear center.
The corn is a painful, hard keratotic papule that occurs as a result of constant pressure. Paring with a #15 blade reveals a central, translucent core. This feature helps distinguish it from a wart, which upon paring reveals black dots. Underlying every corn is a bony prominence. Corns typically occur over the metatarsal heads of the distal sole. Another common area is the lateral aspect of the 5th toe. These are hard corns because the keratin is dry. A soft corn may occur in the web space between the 4th and 5th toes. It is called a soft corn because the keratin remains hydrated.
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