Foot Surgery - Corn Removal?

Question

I spent some time in Iraq when I served in the Air Force and from wearing those combat boots, I've developed corns on a five of my toes, on just one of my feet, the skin gets really thick and hard quickly no matter how often I get a pedicure. I thought it was athletes foot from taking showers in public stalls, but I've tried every over the counter treatment possible, nothing has worked yet.

I want to have the procedures necessary to correct these problems before the summertime so that I can freely wear open toe sandals not to mention, I believe my foot problems are causing me some health problems, is that possible? I know that the corn removal procedure is relatively quick and simple, but is it true that they can still grow back after being removed? What would be the point of removing them then? And if they don't grow back, once they are removed how long does it take for your skin to look normal again, colorwise and such, in that area?

Answer 1

i cant comment on the surgery aspect, but you can also try a less expensive treatment first- duct tape!!! before you laugh, it reduces friction and softens the skin, so at the end of the day when you remove it you can slough off more of the offending material.
if you do go with the surgery, use the duct tape anyways to keep the bandages in place!!

Answer 2

A resident where I work just had the surgery last week. Wearing problem shoes that don't fit well definitely exacerbate the problem. You may want to not only have the corrective surgery, but find a place where professional shoe fitters work with you. They can take a molding of your feet & fit you with special orthotics that work to prevent the problem.