How can I prevent
unsightly bumps on my toes?
Our feet often tell a sad story. After the stress they endure and
the shoes they are forced to be in, the outcome can be injury and all sorts of
lumps and bumps. A common “bump” treated at the podiatric office of Dr. Tejas
Pandya is often a corn.
A corn is a thick hardened patch of skin that develops over time.
Often found on the top and sides of your toes, corns appear as a form of
defense from your skin rubbing against the inside of your shoes. Corns can be
painful and make it difficult to wear shoes, so preventing them is key! Dr.
Pandya offers some helpful tips to remember in order to avoid painful corns:
Choose shoes wisely -
Since poor fitting footwear is often the culprit, avoid squeezing your toes
into tight toe boxes. The pressure and friction will cause your skin to become
irritated and corns to develop. High heels are one style that put a lot of
pressure on toes and should be avoided if possible. The rule of thumb is that
your shoes are too tight if you can’t wiggle your toes. There are some shoes
that will respond to stretching to ease the pressure on your feet. A shoe shop
can help stretch the toe box so it won’t pinch your toes.
Take action - If you
are feeling any pressure points, use a bandage or non-medicated corn pad to
protect the area and prevent a corn from developing. There are toe separators
that can help prevent soft corns from developing between your toes.
Complications can arise from having corns and an infection is a
serious foot problem, especially if you have diabetes. Beat corns before they
even start! For help removing corns, contact Capital District Podiatry and make
an appointment with Dr. Pandya. Call (518) 273-0053 today!
