Corns and calluses are hard or thick areas of skin that can be painful.
They can occur anywhere on the feet where there is pressure or rubbing, usually over your joints.
Corns and calluses can be caused by your shoes not being the right shape for your feet or because of the way your foot moves as you walk.
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If you have a problem which does not improve as you would expect with self-care, you should contact a healthcare professional for advice. This may be your GP, Pharmacist, NHS Podiatry Service or a Private Podiatrist.
Please make sure your podiatrist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and look out for the letters HCPC after their name.
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