A member asked:

I have a corn on my pinky toe that hurts allot when i have shoes on any type of shoes i noticed. and i have to take my feet out the shoe to stop pain?

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See a podiatrist: A corn is thickened skin that gets compressed into a hard core. A podiatrist can debride the corn and pad the area. Padding the area to prevent rubbing is a conservative treatment. If the problem persists there are surgical options that include procedures to make the toe smaller thus stopping the rubbing from your shoe.

Answered 3/23/2013

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See podiatrist: Would see foot doctor to best deal with the corn. Some otc meds might help, but best to get professional help.

Answered 3/23/2013

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a podiatrist: Corns are callouses on the toes and are caused mainly by shoe irritation over a period of time. They can just be trimmed by a podiatrist, but will usually come back. The real cause is bony enlargement or malpositioning of the toe. There is a real simple surgert to smooth off the underlying bone and the corn should go away permanently. You can also have your shoes stretched or wear wider shoes.

Answered 8/15/2017

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