Corns are skin-related conditions that can affect nerves, while bunions are bone-related and can irritate the skin. Calluses can cause pain when pressure is applied. Treatment for corns includes scraping or using pellets, but those with diabetes should seek medical help. Bunions occur when bones grow towards other toes and can be caused by high-heeled shoes or genetics. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
There are several differences between a corn and a bunion. The most important of these is that a corn is essentially a skin-related condition that can affect the nerves in your feet. A bunion, on the other hand, is a bone-related condition that can eventually irritate the skin.
A callus forms when the skin on the tops or bottoms of your feet becomes calloused. The callus can start to push into the layers of skin causing a sharp point that can poke or irritate nerves. This can cause pain when pressure is placed on the area.
Normal corn removal treatment includes using a pumice stone to scrape off the corn. Some people also use pellets, which help “melt” the corn. However, people with diabetes should not undertake home treatment. They are very susceptible to foot infections and should be evaluated and treated by a doctor.
A bunion occurs when one of the bones in your toes, usually the big toe, begins to grow towards your other toes. This can be caused by the use of high-heeled pointy shoes, but it can also occur in people who wear relatively comfortable and roomy shoes. People with flat feet are more likely to develop this condition. Career dancers may also be at greater risk due to the unnatural position of the feet in toed shoes. Some medical research suggests that this bone malformation may be partly genetically predetermined.
This awkward bone growth forces the bone to protrude outward, resulting in a large, red bump at the tip. It can be quite painful to have pressure, like from a shoe, applied to this bump. In the early stages, the pain of the condition can be relieved with bunion pads. For some people, the malformation actually affects their ability to walk or do their normal level of work.
In these cases, there are many different surgeries, which can remove the bunion, shave the malformed bone, or delay further bone growth. Podiatrists have literally dozens of different surgical options for pain relief, and one option may be better than another depending on where the bunion forms.
The growth of the hallux valgus is therefore a more serious condition than the development of a corn. Both can be very painful and inhibit walking. However, bunions, if severe, may need to be addressed surgically. Corn rarely requires surgical treatment.
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