Anna Nails and Feet

Corns are essentially a skin defense mechanism. When the foot is subjected to chronic pressure or friction—such as from tight shoes or anatomical deformities—the body begins to overproduce skin cells. As a result, a hard buildup forms with a characteristic, cone-shaped core (root) that grows deep into the tissue and presses on nerve endings, causing sharp pain.
​How Corns Form
​Improper Footwear: Shoes that are too tight, narrow in the toe box, or high-heeled.
​Foot Deformities: Bunions, hammertoes, or flat feet alter the body's weight distribution points.
​Intense Friction: Long walks or wearing shoes without socks, which increases friction against the skin.
​Why Over-the-Counter Liquids and Plasters Are a Trap
Non-prescription liquids, ointments, or corn plasters contain strong acids (mainly salicylic or lactic acid) designed to dissolve the calloused skin. In practice, home remedies often do more harm than good:
​Chemical Burns: Liquids easily run off the corn, and plasters shift while walking, dissolving the healthy skin around the area.
​Lack of Effectiveness: Acids only act on the surface and rarely reach the bottom of the core. Consequently, the corn grows back almost immediately.
​Infections and Wounds: Attempting to cut out or "burn off" a corn with acid frequently results in a painful open wound, inflammation, and risk of bacterial infection.
​Why You Should Visit a Podiatrist
A professional consultation guarantees precision, safety, and immediate relief:
​Precise Core Removal: A podiatrist uses sterile podiatry chisels or specialized rotary burs. They painlessly and completely extract the hard root without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue.
​Instant Relief: The procedure takes just a few minutes and offers immediate comfort—you walk out of the clinic entirely pain-free.
​Root Cause Diagnosis: A podiatrist treats the cause, not just the symptom, helping you identify why the corn formed and recommending custom offloading pads or orthotic insoles.

Taking care of your heels is important because it prevents painful cracks and infections, and improves walking comfort. [1]

Why is it important to take care of your heels?

Avoid pain: Deep cracks in the skin can bleed and make everyday walking difficult.

Protection against infection: Damaged skin becomes an easy entry point for bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Aesthetics and smoothness: Well-groomed feet look aesthetically pleasing in summer shoes.

Dear clients,
I would just like to remind you that I will be away from October 16th to November 2nd. Appointments are slowly filling up. If you need to come, please consider making an appointment. Anna

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