Corns and calluses are among the most common foot complaints — and one of the most mismanaged. Over-the-counter pads and home remedies rarely fix the underlying cause. Our Chicago podiatrists safely remove corns and calluses and address the pressure and friction causing them.
Calluses are broad, diffuse areas of thickened skin that form in response to repeated pressure or friction. They most often appear on the ball of the foot, the heel, or the outer edge of the big toe. Calluses are the body’s protective response — but when they grow too thick, they become painful.
Corns are smaller, more focused areas of hardened skin with a dense central core that presses into deeper tissue. Hard corns typically form on the tops or sides of toes. Soft corns — white and rubbery — form between toes where moisture is trapped.
Our podiatrists safely reduce corns and calluses using sterile surgical instruments — a quick, painless in-office procedure that provides immediate relief. No acid pads, no razor blades, no risk.
Custom padding redistributes pressure away from problem areas, allowing skin to normalize and preventing further buildup between visits.
Corns and calluses form because of abnormal pressure patterns. Custom orthotics correct the underlying biomechanical cause — reducing recurrence significantly compared to debridement alone.
Ill-fitting shoes are the most common cause of corns and calluses. We evaluate your footwear and recommend specific features — toe box width, material, heel height — that eliminate the friction driving your problem.
Expert podiatric care close to home — Downtown Chicago, Elmhurst, Flossmoor, and Tinley Park.
30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
277 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
19801 Governors Hwy #150, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
6703 W 159th St Suite 107, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Professional corn and callus removal gives immediate relief — and our custom orthotics and footwear guidance keep them from coming back. Book an appointment at any of our four Chicagoland locations.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Usman, D.P.M. — Podiatric Physician & Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Featured in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, and Medscape.