Painful hard skin, or a corn that feels like a pebble underfoot? Calluses and corns are assessed and treated by a Registered Chiropodist at our Don Mills clinic. No referral needed — book online in under a minute.

Consider an Assessment if You Notice:

• Thick, hard patches of skin on the ball of the foot or heel

• A small, deep corn that hurts under pressure

• Pain when standing or in certain shoes

• Hard skin that keeps returning after you file it

• Tenderness on or between the toes

• Cracking around thickened skin on the heel

What Happens at Your Appointment

Your Chiropodist safely reduces the thickened skin, helps pinpoint the pressure or friction causing it, and advises on relief and long-term prevention. Where footwear or foot structure is driving the pressure, they may discuss options such as custom orthotics.

Calluses vs. Corns

Both are the skin thickening in response to pressure or friction. A callus is a broader area of hard, often yellowish skin over a pressure point such as the ball of the foot or heel. A corn is smaller and more focused, with a hard central core that presses inward and is frequently the source of sharp pain — especially when standing or in tight shoes. Ongoing hard-skin care is also available as part of routine medical foot care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I treat corns and calluses at home? Home care may give temporary relief, but improper self-treatment can cause injury — especially for people with diabetes or circulation concerns. A Chiropodist can safely assess and treat these areas.

Why do my calluses keep coming back? They typically return when the underlying pressure or friction is still present. Your Chiropodist can help identify the cause, from footwear to foot structure.

Do I need a referral to see a Chiropodist in Ontario? No referral is needed. You can book directly through our clinic.

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