Corns occur when toes rub against each other or skin is squeezed between your shoe and the bones of your feet. They can be hard or soft and although painful, options are available to ease the discomfort.
Corns are often caused by footwear, so try to ensure your shoes are comfortable and give your toes room to wiggle about. Other problems, such as how you walk, can also cause them. If corns keep appearing it's worth speaking to your GP, Podiatrist or Pharmacist.
Hard and soft corns are both caused when skin covering the bones of your foot presses up against the shoe, or when your toes rub against each other. The contact results in the skin building up a protective layer to stop the tissues of the foot from being damaged.
We have a range of products to relieve the pain caused by the corn pressing against the nerves in your foot. Treatment can involve cushioning the corn or applying a treatment to reduce its effects.
Temporary protection for your feet can be provided by our range of cushioning products - including Foam Cushions.
Seek advice from a podiatrist if you suspect you have a soft-corn, because they should not be treated with acid-based products.
Hard corns
Provided you don't suffer from poor circulation or diabetes, hard corns may be reduced with careful use of a Scholl Medicated Corn Removal Plasters, contains Salicylic Acid, always read the label. All our plasters and pads feature a disc-system for effective removal, contains Salicylic Acid, always read the label. Alternatively, Scholl Corn and Callus Removal Liquid can be applied directly to the corn, Salicylic Acid, always read the label.
People with diabetes or poor circulation should seek advice from their GP or podiatrist before using the products, since acid-based products should be avoided.
