Natural Health: What can I do about my painful corn? 

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Corns and calluses usually appear due to pressure in a specific area where the skin provides additional protection from friction and pressure by building a thicker surface.

I’ve a painful corn on the sole of my foot. I tried using a corn plaster, but it didn’t help. What would you suggest?

Corns and calluses usually appear due to pressure in a specific area where the skin provides additional protection from friction and pressure by building a thicker surface. Often, the type of footwear you wear triggers the development of the thickened skin. Corns are generally deeper and affect a specific point, whereas calluses are more diffuse and shallow.