If the Shoe Fits…

When corns and calluses form, the real underlying problem is one of mechanics?the foot inside the shoe is not functioning properly. But poor-fitting shoes may precipitate the problem,” says Joseph C. D’Amico, D.P.M.
Here are some guidelines to getting a better fit:

Have the salesclerk measure each foot twice before you buy any pair of shoes. Don’t [...]

Over-the-Counter Corn and Callus Removers

Salicylic acid is the only over-the- counter drug that is safe and effective for treating calluses and hard corns, according to the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA). For medicated disks, pads, or plasters, the
recommended concentration of salicylic acid is 12 percent to 40 percent. A concentration of 12 percent to 17.6 percent is recommended [...]

Corns and Calluses

You may refer to your feet as tootsies or dogs, 1 but the fact remains that feet are highly sophisticated structures. The human foot is a miracle of engineering designed to stand up under a lot of wear and tear. It’s a good thing, too: Your feet are the most used and abused parts of [...]