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Corns, calluses, and soft corns Corns, calluses, and soft corns mainly affect the feet. They can be very painful and make walking difficult. Although these lesions are usually minor, treat them for your comfort. What you need to know Corns form on the tops of the toe joints, soft corns between the toes, and calluses on the soles of the feet. Causes Friction from unsuitable shoes or foot deformities causes layers of dead skin to form. These thicken and produce calluses of keratin that vary in size. What not to do Do not self-medicate. See your doctor if: - These lesions change in appearance, bleed, or become irritated. - You have diabetes, circulation problems (arteritis), or neuropathy (polyneuritis). Good practices - Remove calluses by soaking your feet in warm, soapy water for a few minutes, then rubbing the thickened areas with a pumice stone. Moisturize them thoroughly afterward. - If the calluses are too hard, see a podiatrist (not a foot beautician), who will remove them with a small blade. - See a foot specialist (podiatrist), who can prescribe orthopedic insoles if needed, or talk to your doctor. - To prevent recurrence, do not wear shoes with pointed toes, shoes that are too narrow, or very high heels. - Choose comfortable shoes made of soft materials. Medicines The most effective treatment is a combination of salicylic acid and lactic acid in solution. Otherwise, salicylic acid alone in a solution, ointment, or corn plaster may be used. These products remove keratin, the dead skin that thickens and causes corns, calluses, and soft corns. Warning: This treatment is contraindicated if you have diabetes, arteritis, or an allergy to aspirin or salicylate derivatives. Corn plasters can irritate healthy skin. Apply them only to the area being treated, and do not go beyond it.