Skin & Nail Disorders
Corn
A corn is a small, focused area of thickened skin, usually on or between the toes, caused by pressure. Like callus, it signals a pressure point that can ulcerate in diabetic feet.
warning Symptoms & Signs
- check_circle A small, hard, painful lump on or between toes
- check_circle Pain when pressed
- check_circle Surrounding inflamed skin
help Causes & Risk Factors
- check_circle Pressure from footwear
- check_circle Toe deformities
- check_circle Friction between toes
emergency When to See a Doctor
- check_circle Painful corns affecting walking
- check_circle Any corn on a diabetic foot
- check_circle Recurrent corns at the same site
medical_services How Dr. Shah Treats It
Pressure relief, professional reduction and footwear correction. Underlying toe deformities driving the corn may be corrected surgically.
Discuss your treatment arrow_forwardquiz Frequently Asked Questions
They are related — both are thickened skin from pressure. Corns are smaller and more focused, often on the toes, while calluses are broader, usually on the sole.