When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker, to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes intense, growths, in the form of corns and callus, may appear.
Corns always occur over a bony prominence, such as a joint.
There are five different types of corns. The two most common are hard and soft corns.
Hard Corns
These are the most …