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Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas
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Corns (Clavi):

• Are caused by:
  • A bone in one toe, or sole of the foot, rubbing against the ground, the shoe, or another toe
  • Repeated rubbing and pressure
  • Pressure from improper footwear or changes in the shape of the feet, such as in diabetes
• When a bone rubs against a hard object, the overlying skin protects itself by getting thicker
• If the skin gets thick enough we refer to it as either a corn or a callus
  • It is natural and normal to have calluses on the balls of the feet, under your heels and on the inside of your right middle finger where your pen or pencil rubs
  • These are normal
• Soft corns are located in areas where moisture softens the skin, such as between the toes
• Corns on the soles, tops of the toes or other dry areas are called hard corns
• Corns hurt for several reasons:
  • If they are infected, especially when they form an ulcer or break in the skin
  • The underlying structures of the bone or joint can become inflamed
  • The skin hurts because it is irritated

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• Pressure Reduction:

• • Relieve the pressure causing the corn
  • If the pressure is not relieved, then the corn will never get better

• • Methods to reduce pressure are:
    • Circular corn pads used to cushion the affected area
    • Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well
    • Orthotic insoles to help redistribute the pressure in the affected area
      • Orthotic are usually prescribed by podiatrists and other foot specialists
      • Orthotics are not made or fitted in my office
      • Talk to your doctor about a referral to a qualified specialist for this service

• Salicylic acid preparations:

• • Soften the corn and make it easier to remove with a pumice stone

• Liquid Nitrogen:

• • It is a cold spray used to ‘freeze’ the corn to destroy it
  • The treatments are painful and the area treated may remain painful for 1 to 2 days
  • The treatment may produce a blister or a blood blister
    • This is normal
    • If the blister is painful, “pop” it with a sterile needle to let the fluid out
    • The treated area requires no special treatment
    • You may bathe normally
    • A bandage is not necessary, although it may make the area more comfortable
  • Treatment is usually done every 1 to 2 weeks
  • If treatments are spread further apart, they are less effective

• Surgery:

• • Surgery to trim the bone that is causing the abnormal pressure
  • Surgery is performed by specialized surgeons for the feet
  • Surgery on the bones of the feet is NOT offered in my office, please talk to your doctor about a referral to a foot surgeon

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Cherry Hemangioma – Eye Brow
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What if you are interested to learn more?

If you would like to learn more please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians or

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