Corns and calluses are often confused with one another. Corns generally occur at pressure points, typically the bottom of the feet and the sides of toes. They can be painful. A hard corn is a ...

Calluses are hard, rough patches of skin. They’re most likely to appear on the heel or the ball of your foot. They can also develop on your hands, knuckles, and other areas. Calluses are usually ...

While not always a cause for concern, corns and calluses may need to be removed if they’re causing persistent pain, says Nicole Nicolosi, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon in the Orthopedic ...

Manual removal involves tools like foot files, pumice stones, and electric callus removers that physically buff away the layer of rough skin. Both methods vary in strength (more on that soon ...

Wear thicker socks to pad your feet and cushion any calluses or sore spots. 5. Speak up. Nerve damage can be unpredictable. Tell your doctor about any changes in sensation in your toes ...