A callus and a plantar wart are two separate things. A callus develops when the skin thickens in an area of intense pressure. The skin’s outer layer is “dead,” yet it adds to the pressure beneath the foot, creating discomfort. A callus is treated with cushioning and the safe removal of dead skin, which is usually done by a foot specialist in Houston.
Corns do not grow from seeds unless they are grown in a garden or on a farm. Corns on feet, joking aside, do not sprout from a seed or a root. A corn is a thickening of the skin that occurs as a result of pressure. A shoe that is too small, for example, might push on a toe, causing pressure that causes the skin to thicken and develop a corn.
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.
