What causes foot corns to develop?
Women develop corns more often then men – women tend to wear the wrong fit of shoe in the name of fashion. Major causes of foot corns include: – Shoes with narrow toe boxes will cause Increased moisture trapped between toes – Toe friction inside shoes or socks – Pressure of high-heeled shoes Relief and prevention of foot corns Wear properly fitted shoes to minimize unnecessary pressure or irritation to the feet. Women: Limit the length of time you wear high heels, or stop wearing them altogether. Use insoles and inserts in your shoes to combat pressure points and rubbing. If you already have a corn, try trimming down excess skin with pedicure files, or applying softening cream to help eliminate discomfort. Wearing shoes with a wider toe box will decrease the pressure inflicted on current foot corns. Information on foot pain, leg and lower body health conditions taken from FootSmart.com and provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medi
