MD Podiatrist Discusses Treatment of Corns and Calluses in Runners

Dan Michaels, DPM says that runners are more likely to develop calluses on the sole of the foot due to the higher mileage and time on their feet. “For some runners, the development of this thickened callus tissue can become painful, and they require debridement or reduction of this tissue.”
 
If corns or calluses are causing you high levels of discomfort and pain and are getting in the way of your training or exercise, they can be cut out with a scalpel by a podiatrist. “The safest approach to treating corns is to debride them, and for that procedure I recommend seeking treatment from a professional podiatrist,” says Dr. Michaels.