When you have painful corns, all you want to do is get rid of them. That’s why there are so many corn treatments available over-the-counter, even though they might be harmful to your feet.

This is also why I hear a lot of misinformation and misconceptions regarding corn treatment.

And here’s the biggest one: people believe that if you pull the “root” or “seed” out of a corn, it won’t come back. Of course, I wish it were true, but it is totally fake. Because, while corns appear to contain “seeds” or “roots,” this is not the cause of the painful bumps.

What is a corn?

Corns appear to be conical in shape. That is to say, they are the broadest at the top and the narrowest at the bottom. Corns are thought to have roots because of their structure. That, however, is not the case.

Yes, a corn with a tiny, root-like connection grows on your skin. The root, on the other hand, develops as a result of pressure, not as a result of a “seed” implanting in your epidermis. A corn is actually skin that has become thicker. It appears when your shoes press against your toes or when your bones don’t stay in the right place.

To put it another way, pressure causes corn to grow. When you apply additional pressure to your corn, it expands. Remove the pressure, and the growth will come to a stop.

So, why is a corn’s base small if it doesn’t have roots? The region that is the narrowest or defined is the one that is closest to the source of the pressure. The corn then spreads as it approaches the skin’s surface. And it’s your bone that’s putting pressure on you. If you want to avoid corns from reappearing, you’ll have to address concerns with your bone.

Permanent Corn Treatments

You’ve probably figured out the answer to your own question by now. Will a corn come back if the root is removed? Unless you address the underlying pressure, the answer is yes.  You see, even if I remove that corn, all I’m going to do is relieve your pain. But if I don’t go after the pressure that created the corn, it’ll come back.

As a result, I’ll have to adjust the pressure on your toes to avoid a corn from reappearing. Changing your shoes is sometimes all it takes. I can assist you in choosing a pair with a wider toe box. We can also apply padding to areas where corns have developed to relieve strain on your toes. For some of you, these substitutions may be sufficient to relieve strain on the bone.

However, this isn’t the case for everyone. Biomechanical difficulties affect bone alignment in some people. If this is the case, custom orthotics may be able to help reduce pressure. These medical devices aid in the correction of specific anatomical issues. They may keep pressure at bay, preventing corns from reappearing.

Despite this, some people will require foot surgery to remove corns. What is the reason behind this? Regardless of the shoes you wear, corns will form. Internal pressure causes many corns to develop. Arthritis, bone spurs, and even hammertoes can all cause pressure. Surgery is the greatest technique to relieve the strain on the bone in these circumstances. It’s typically the only method to get rid of a persistent corn.

A Houston Podiatrist Treats Corns

What happens during a podiatrist appointment for corns? When you arrive at the office, I’ll begin by removing dead skin from the top layer of the corn. Then I’ll go look for that deep “root” and pull it out. Your treatment plan, however, does not end there.

Because I want to ensure that corn does not reappear, we’ll discuss lifestyle once the corn root is removed. I’ll ask you some questions and look at your foot and gait. That way, I’ll be able to find out what’s causing your toes to hurt, so I may continue to eliminate the cause of the pressure.

If it appears that you are just wearing the wrong shoes, I will assist you in finding a more suitable pair. However, if the cause of the pressure is discovered to be the bone, we’ll need to consider different treatment choices. Surgical intervention may be necessary at this time. That doesn’t mean you should be afraid, though.

I understand that foot surgery is a frightening prospect. Corn removal surgery, on the other hand, is a minor surgical treatment. I go to the operating room every now and then to remove a little bit of bone. In any instance, I can shave away a little bit of bone that matches to the location of the corn.

Both methods work well because they relieve internal pressure. And that’s what’ll keep your corn from emerging again. So the next time you say, “It’s back again,” I’m going to look at you and reply, “Yes, it’s back again.”

I will not judge you. You may also come in every now and again to get your corn treated in the office by me, a Houston podiatrist. However, if you want to get rid of it for good, we can talk about surgical options. In any case, I need to meet you to determine out what’s causing your corns. So give us a call at DeNiel Foot and Ankle Center to schedule an appointment right away. The sooner we figure out what’s causing your corn problem, the sooner we can get rid of it for good!