Speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments including moisturising creams, pumice stones, cushioning pads and salicylic acid plasters

Firstly, immerse the corn or callous in lukewarm water to soften. Position the corn and callous knife onto the affected area and gently trim the hard skin using fine slices. The gap between the blade and its protector has been tailored for exact trimming. How do I fit a new blade? Keeping thumb and fingers away from the blade's edge and with the blade's edge facing right, carefully insert the point of the blade into the tip of the knife. Don't try to cut away a corn or a callus as you could injure yourself seriously or cause an infection. Instead, speak to your pharmacist who will be able to recommend a suitable over-the-counter treatment, such as:

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A corn is a small area of hard skin, often with a centre of dead skin. There are both hard and soft corns. Soft corns usually develop between toes and become soft with sweat. USE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AS BLADE IS VERY SHARP. Apply light pressure only to avoid injury. Do not use on warts or verrucas. Do not use on sensitive, damaged or inflamed skin. Never use on live skin. If the product becomes damaged, stop use immediately. Diabetics and haemophiliacs should not use this tool. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Only use the replacement blades provided. Carefully wipe clean after every use. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Not for sale to people under 18 years of age. Product Specification Hard corns are commonly found on toes and the soles of the feet. Pressing on them often causes discomfort so they can make walking difficult and painful. If you have diabetes, heart disease or circulation problems, you should always seek advice from your GP or a podiatrist or chiropodist on the treatment of your corn or callus.

Make an appointment with your GP if you notice redness spreading around a corn or callus. If you also have symptoms like fever or increased pain, you may be suffering from a skin infection, which requires treatment – your GP can advise you.

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If you find that your hard skin is not improving in spite of treatment, visit your GP. They may be able to safely remove your corns and calluses, or refer you to a specialist for treatment. If they remove your corns or calluses, you shouldn't find the procedure painful.