🦶What Causes Corns and How to Treat Them: A Complete Guide for Healthy Feet
🦶What Causes Corns and How to Treat Them: A Complete Guide for Healthy Feet If you've ever felt a sharp sting on your foot while walking and discovered a small, hardened bump , chances are you're dealing with a corn (also known medically as a heloma ). Though it may seem like just rough skin, corns can burrow deep into the foot and become a source of intense pain and daily discomfort . In this post, we’ll cover the causes, symptoms, home remedies, medical treatments, and prevention strategies for corns — all explained in a beginner-friendly way. 😊 🌽What Is a Corn? A corn is a type of thickened skin that develops due to repeated friction or pressure — usually on the toes, ball of the foot, or heel. It forms a hard central core that can press into the deeper layers of the skin, causing sharp pain when walking. Corn vs Callus: Key Differences Feature Callus Corn Location Broad area (soles, palms) Small, localized area (toes, heels) Pain Usually painless Painful w...