Corn, Callus and Nail Procedures in Kolkata

Treated safely, in the clinic

Corns, calluses, problem nails and cracked heels are some of the most common reasons walking becomes painful. They are also easy to make worse at home with blades, corn plasters or tight shoes. A podiatrist can treat them safely and show you how to stop them coming back.

Corns and calluses

Corns are small, hard lumps of skin, often on or between the toes. Calluses are larger areas of thick skin, usually under the foot. Both form where there is too much pressure or rubbing. The podiatrist removes the hard skin and the core of a corn, then looks at why it formed: your shoes, the shape of your foot or the way you walk. Padding, insoles or different footwear help stop it coming back.

Ingrown toenail procedure

An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the skin beside it, most often on the big toe. It can become red, swollen and infected. The podiatrist can free the nail edge and relieve the pain. If it keeps coming back, a minor procedure in the clinic can remove the troublesome edge of the nail. The podiatrist or doctor will explain exactly what is involved before you decide.

Thick and fungal nails

Nails can become thick, discoloured or crumbly with age, injury or a fungal infection. The podiatrist thins and trims them with a nail drill so they are comfortable in shoes again, and advises on treating any infection.

Cracked heels

Deep cracks in dry heel skin can hurt and bleed, and with diabetes they can let infection in. The podiatrist removes the thick, dry skin around the cracks and recommends creams and footwear to keep the heels supple.