Corns & Callus Removal Berwick | Podiatrist | Berwick Podiatry Group

Painful corns and callus removed safely by experienced Berwick podiatrists. Treatment, prevention, footwear advice and care for high-risk feet. Book today.

Corns & Callus Treatment in Berwick

Safe Corn and Callus Removal for Melbourne’s South East

At Berwick Podiatry Group, we provide professional corn and callus treatment in Berwick, helping patients reduce pain, improve comfort, and prevent recurrence. If you have a painful corn on your toe, thick hard skin on your feet, or recurring callus that keeps coming back, our Berwick podiatrists can assess the cause and treat it safely.

We welcome patients from Melbourne’s South East, including Berwick, Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, Officer, Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne, Cranbourne North, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Hallam, Dandenong, Keysborough, Noble Park, and Pakenham.

What Are Corns and Callus?

Callus is an area of thickened hard skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Corns are smaller, more concentrated pressure lesions that can be extremely painful—commonly forming on toes or under the ball of the foot.

Both corns and callus are your skin’s way of protecting itself, but they often develop because something is constantly irritating the area.

Common Causes of Corns & Callus

Corns and callus often form due to:

  • Tight, narrow, or poorly fitted footwear

  • High pressure areas from walking patterns or foot posture

  • Bunions, hammertoes, or prominent joints

  • High arches or flat feet causing uneven loading

  • Repetitive activity (work boots, sport, long standing hours)

  • Reduced fat padding on the soles of the feet with age

  • Diabetes or reduced sensation (can increase risk and reduce awareness of skin breakdown)

Symptoms That Mean You Should Book In

You may benefit from treatment if you have:

  • Painful hard skin when walking

  • Burning, aching, or “sharp” pain under the foot

  • Corns between toes or on toe joints

  • Recurrent thick callus on heels or forefoot

  • Cracked heels (heel fissures) that split or sting

  • Skin that keeps returning despite pumice stones or creams

Corn and Callus Removal by a Podiatrist (What We Do)

Your appointment may include:

  • A full foot assessment to identify pressure points and contributing causes

  • Safe debridement (removal of hard skin/corn) using sterile instruments

  • Offloading/padding where required to reduce pressure

  • Footwear assessment and advice to prevent recurrence

  • Moisturising/skin care plan (e.g., urea-based creams when appropriate)

  • If needed, management of underlying biomechanical causes (orthotics/insoles)

We focus on both:

  1. Immediate relief (reduce pain fast), and

  2. Prevention (stop it coming back).

Prevention: How to Stop Corns and Callus Coming Back

Preventing recurrence usually involves one or more of the following:

  • Wearing correctly fitted shoes (adequate width, depth, and support)

  • Avoiding high-friction seams or tight toe boxes

  • Regular moisturising to improve skin elasticity (especially for dry heels)

  • Reducing pressure points with padding or toe spacers if needed

  • Addressing biomechanics with pre-made insoles or custom orthotics when clinically indicated

Pre-Made Insoles vs Custom Orthotics (If Pressure Is the Cause)

Pre-Made Orthotic Insoles

  • A good starting point for comfort and mild–moderate pressure issues

  • More cost-effective

  • Often fit into most shoes

  • Can sometimes be supplied and fitted on the day

Custom Orthotics

  • Prescribed after a biomechanical podiatry assessment

  • Designed for your feet, your pressure points, and your footwear

  • Best for recurrent problems, complex foot posture, or ongoing pain

  • Aims to redistribute pressure more precisely over the long term

Your Berwick podiatrist will recommend the most appropriate option based on your assessment.

Corns and Callus in Diabetes / High-Risk Feet

If you have diabetes, reduced sensation, circulation concerns, or a history of ulcers, corns and callus should be treated early. Thickened skin can increase pressure and, in some cases, contribute to skin breakdown if not managed appropriately.

Our team can also provide ongoing monitoring and preventive care as part of a diabetic foot care plan.

Why Choose Berwick Podiatry Group?

  • Experienced podiatrists providing safe, professional foot care

  • Focus on both relief and prevention

  • Footwear advice and pressure management strategies

  • Convenient Berwick clinic servicing Melbourne’s South East

  • Friendly, thorough, and patient-centred care

Book Corn or Callus Treatment in Berwick

If you’re dealing with painful corns, recurring callus, thick hard skin, or cracked heels, our team can help.

Contact Berwick Podiatry Group today to book a corns and callus treatment appointment in Berwick.

FAQs – Corns & Callus

Can I cut a corn out myself?
It’s not recommended. DIY cutting can cause injury or infection—especially if you have diabetes or reduced sensation.

Do corns and callus come back after removal?
They can if the pressure or friction cause isn’t addressed. We focus on prevention with footwear advice and pressure management.

How often do I need treatment?
It varies. Some patients need a one-off visit; others benefit from maintenance care depending on foot structure, footwear, and activity.

Do you treat cracked heels too?
Yes. We treat thick heel callus and provide a skin care plan to reduce cracking and discomfort.