Do you have pain on the bottom of your foot when you walk? Does it feel like you are walking on a pebble all the time? Or perhaps you’re getting pain on or in between one of your toes?
You may have either a foot corn or a plantar wart!
Do not self-diagnose – Plantar warts and foot corns can sometimes look very similar, making it hard to distinguish between the two. It is very important to know what you are treating, because the treatment for a plantar wart and a foot corn are vastly different from each other.
As podiatrists, we often see patients who have tried treatments over and over again, with no results or even worsening of symptoms. This is because they have self-diagnosed and have been treating the wrong condition.
What’s the difference?
- A corn is a focal point of callous that builds up due to high areas of pressure or friction.
- A wart is a viral infection of the skin that can position itself in a way to avoid detection from our immune system to fight it off.
This highlights just how different the two conditions are, and why it is imperative to visit a podiatrist to receive the correct diagnosis before attempting any kind of treatment at home.
The podiatrists at Sydney’s Bio Allied Health are well versed in corns and warts, and will be able to give you the correct diagnosis. A specific treatment plan can be tailored for your diagnosis so you can enjoy your daily activities pain free.
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