Dr. Michael Tirgan, MD  - New York City

Skin Growth Removal / Skin Tumor Treatment; One Patient at a Time.

FOOT CALLUS, CORN AND OTHER THICKENED FOOT SKIN:

Corns and calluses are due to thickening of skin that form on the sole of feet in areas of pressure. A callus refers to a diffuse, flattened area of thick skin, while a corn is a thick, localized area that usually has a conical or circular in shape.  Corns usually have a dry, waxy, or translucent appearance. Corns and calluses  can also occur on the palms and fingers.  Footwear that is too tight or that creates friction at specific points can also cause skin thickening that leads to corns and calluses.

Treatments OF CALLUS AND CORN:

The principal of treating these spots is based on removal of the thickened skin.  This can be achieved by a variety  of methods, most of which are invasive and involve cutting the thickened  tissue.  An alternative to surgical removal is cryotherapy; the treatment I prefer.  With cryotherapy, a intense cold is focused on the thickened skin.  Within two weeks after application of cryotherapy,  the treated skin will start peeling off.  Cryotherapy works very well for small to medium size calluses.  Depending on the size and  thickness of the callus, you may need more than one treatment.  Cryotherapy is very well tolerated and skin remains intact at all times. Cryotherapy is very safe, even for individuals with circulatory problems who are a poor risk for surgery.  

EXAMPLE OF HAND CALLUS/CORN:

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