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Corns and hard skin

Hard skin builds up wherever shoes, or the way you walk, put extra pressure on the foot. Left alone it thickens and cracks, and a corn can feel like walking on a stone. Removing them is quick and painless, and we’ll help you stop them coming back.

What we see

Not all hard skin is the same

Callus Broad, yellowish hard skin on the heels and the ball of the foot.
Hard corns Small, deep and painful, usually over the joints of the toes, with a hard core pressing inwards.
Soft corns White and rubbery, between the toes where the skin stays moist.
Seed corns Tiny corns, often several together, on the sole.
Cracked heels Thick, dry skin around the heel that splits and can bleed.

Treatment

Taken down gently, with sterile instruments

We reduce hard skin with a sterile blade and smooth what’s left, and lift out the core of each corn. Only dead skin is removed, so it doesn’t hurt, and most people walk out feeling lighter on their feet. Where pressure is the cause, we can add protective padding and talk about footwear or insoles.

Between visits, a urea-based foot cream used daily keeps skin supple and slows the build-up.

A word about corn plasters

Medicated corn plasters contain acid that can burn healthy skin. Don’t use them if you have diabetes, poor circulation or fragile skin; ask us instead.

Prices

What it costs

If you need to change or cancel, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice. Missed appointments and later cancellations are charged £25.