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I have foot calluses or corns. can i cut them off myself?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Not adbisable: You can soften them sand them off no knives and be careful they are hard to shave off without injury even in trained hands you can see a podiatrist wear looser shoes.

Answered 8/1/2018

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Not safely.: Don't cut, abrade. Use a pumice stone, or a tool intended for rubbing off corns, and don't go deep enough to start bleeding. Using scissors or a knife can cause infection, bleeding, or worse. Do not cut them yourself!

Answered 8/1/2018

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