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How To Get Rid Of Corns On Pinky Toes?
Hi. I ve had surgery on the last 3 toes on both feet. However, the corns on the pinky toes remained entact. I wear properly sized shoes now. Shaving them down with a callus blade is ineffective and using acidic corn pads isn t a smart option anymore. How else can I remove them?
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Corns are caused by hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the corneum layer of the skin.
Ill-fitting shoes are an important cause of recurrent corns.
Surgical management removes the superficial part of the corn, the base may persist and lead to recurrent corns.
Consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and dee removal of the corns permanently.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Corns are caused by hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the corneum layer of the skin.
Ill-fitting shoes are an important cause of recurrent corns.
Surgical management removes the superficial part of the corn, the base may persist and lead to recurrent corns.
Consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment and dee removal of the corns permanently.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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