Keratotic Disorders (Corns, Callouses and Fissures)

Humans walk on average three times around the world in a lifetime and may develop foot bone deformities that create stress to the skin on the feet. Footwear also plays a roll in one’s skin integrity.

Soft tissues (skin) on your feet may develop hyperkeratotic conditions such as corns, callouses and/or fissures (cracks). These conditions are caused by various types of stressors.

Compressional Stress

where forces are equal and towards each other such as the weight of the body and the resistance of the ground causing compression.

Shearing Stress

is where forces are parallel and opposite, where one layer of tissue is forced over another. For example when the foot slides inside your shoe.

Tensile Stress

is when forces are pulled away from each other causing the skin to stretch and/or tear creating a crack (fissure).

Torsional Stress

is the twisting motion causing sheering or compressional stress causing cracks and/or callouses and corns.

Your Reg. Pod Fs. will make recommendations on appropriate footwear, offloading devices such as custom foot orthotics and or soft appliances to reduce reoccurrence.

Home Care Product Recommendations
Home Care Product Recommendations

PLAN OF CARE

Keratotic disorders require removal by your Registered PodOrtho Foot Specialist with instruments designed to comfortably remove the excess hyperkeratotic skin and/or the center neculous of a corn to eliminate pain and/or discomfort. Most of our clients will schedule regular maintenance treatments to ensure they avoid the pain and/or discomfort thus improving overall foot health and wellness.

Corns are small, concentrated areas of hard skin that often develop over bony prominences or between the toes and can be painful. Calluses are larger, broader areas of thickened skin that usually form on the soles of the feet or heels in response to repeated pressure.

Heel fissures are cracks in the skin of the heels. They may begin as dry, rough skin but can deepen over time, causing pain, bleeding, and an increased risk of infection.

They can return if the source of pressure or friction is not addressed. Regular foot care, appropriate footwear, and following your treatment plan can help reduce recurrence.