Services

Corns & Calluses

At Active Step we are highly experienced at getting rid of painful corns and hard skin that may be restricting your footwear choices and limiting your daily activities.

Treatment for Corns and Calluses

Our Foot Health Specialists are able to remove corns and calluses in as little as one treatment, giving you instant relief and the feeling that you can walk for miles!

Corns and calluses are concentrated areas of hard skin that build up over weight bearing areas of the feet. These build up on the feet in response to mechanical pressure, friction and shearing stresses within the footwear. Callus can cause a feeling of burning and discomfort in the feet and usually form over the forefoot, big toe joints and heel areas.

Calluses affect mainly adults and are more prevalent in active people such as athletes and people that wear sandal footwear where the heels are exposed. Corns tend to develop over weight bearing joints and between toes and can make you feel like you have a stone in your shoe.

Corn and callus removal is performed by our Foot Health Specialists who are trained extensively in scalpel debridement. Calluses and corns are removed with a fine scalpel blade and then the skin is smoothed with a mechanical sanding disc. Your Foot Health Specialists will determine in your Initial Chiropody appointment 
your suitability for treatment and will provide you with advice on keeping your feet in top condition and staying as pain free as possible going forward.

Heavy build up of callus and corns may be a sign of a biomechanical or gait related issue. If you are experiencing pain when you walk you may benefit from a Musculoskeletal Consultation with Gait Analysis with our Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.

What are the benefits of having corns and calluses removed?

Patient Testimonials

Lorri S-B
Lorri S-B
2023-03-23
Such a warm and friendly clinic. My treatment was explained in detail and I felt immediately at ease on my first visit.
Paula Slowen
Paula Slowen
2023-02-28
Very friendly and professional. Had confidence in the treatment recommended and the expertise.
Jo Vincent
Jo Vincent
2023-02-23
Amazing service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended
Martin Fleming
Martin Fleming
2023-02-22
Very friendly and competent. Definitely recommend !
Penny Earl
Penny Earl
2023-02-21
We got a same day appointment. Mike had fungal nail infection, an open wound and painful Athlete’s foot. These were all greatly improved after the initial visit. It felt quite miraculous! Not cheap but well worth the money.
Emma Humphrey
Emma Humphrey
2023-01-31
Very professional and thorough treatment. I can actually finally have confidence that I will run again.
Anxo Vilas
Anxo Vilas
2023-01-18
I went to Active Step after trying over the counter products as well as other podiatrists for years while my condition was getting worse instead of better. The service I got at Active Step couldn't have been any better and I've just been discharged successfully after 12 months of treatment. Jim, Zoe, Sophie and the rest of the team are not only highly professional, but also very personable and I cannot recommend them enough.