Protective pads for calluses and cornsProtective pads can remove the pressure or friction that is causing a
callus or corn, giving it time to heal. For smaller calluses and corns, cut a
circle out of moleskin and then cut the center out of the circle so you have a
doughnut-shaped pad. Put it on your skin so that the callus or corn is in the
doughnut "hole" and the pad surrounds it. You can also place a soft pad, called a metatarsal pad, on the ball
of the foot near a large callus. The pad will cushion the foot and relieve
pressure on the callus. You can buy metatarsal pads made of various materials,
such as rubber, felt, or soft plastic. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerBarry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery Current as ofOctober 13, 2016 Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
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