Do I Have Corns?

Do you have raised bumps of hardened skin located on the tops or sides of your toes?

Do you have small, round, raised bumps that have a hard center surrounded by inflamed skin?

Do you have tenderness or burning around raised portions of skin?

Do you have whitish or gray bumps with a softer, rubbery texture located between your toes?

Do you have small bumps located on the bottom of your feet?

Do you have a hard, raised bump that cause you discomfort?

Do you have a hard, raised bump that can be painful when pressed?

Do you wear poorly fitted shoes?

Are you engaged in activities that cause repetitive friction, rubbing or irritation and pressure on the skin?

Do you have abnormalities in the anatomy of your feet or toes (bunions, bone spurs or hammertoes)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have corns. Corns are hard, thickened layers of skin that mostly form on the feet, hands, and toes. They appear due to repeated friction and pressure on the skin. This is actually the way your body protects itself from irritation. Corns are formed on prominent parts of the feet. In most cases, corns are the result of wearing shoes that do not fit properly (too tight for your foot), or some medical disorder that changes the alignment of the bones in your feet. Corns can also develop as a result of physical activity (sports, work) that puts pressure on the feet.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have corns. Corns are a common skin condition that is characterized by thickening of the skin in areas of repeated pressure or friction. Corns are mostly small and round. There are few types of corns: hard, soft and seed corns. The hard corns are the thick areas of skin that are usually found on the toes, where the bone presses on the skin. The soft corns are rubbery textures, and can be found between the toes, while the seed corns form on the bottom of the feet. A diagnosis is based on a physical examination.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have corns. Corns are a foot problem that is characterized by thickened skin areas due to repeated friction and rubbing of the skin. Corns can be painful. Treatment involves avoiding actions that have led to the development of corns, wearing appropriate shoes or insoles for shoes. Your doctor may suggest trimming a large corn with a scalpel. People who have diabetes or those with poor circulation in their feet must consult a doctor about the proper care for corns, because a foot injury can lead to open sores that can be easily infected.