How To Spot Hammertoe

Corns And Calluses

It's common for corns and calluses to develop due to hammertoe. Calluses might develop on the toe itself or the area around it. Patients might also have calluses on other parts of the foot, especially if their footwear has caused blisters. A callus is a raised patch of thickened skin, and it might be large and irregularly formed. Typically, calluses form when there's pressure or friction on the foot. They're a protective measure to keep the skin from becoming completely worn away. Corns tend to form on the joints of the toes, and unlike calluses, they tend to be small and round. They look like warts, but they have irritated skin surrounding their tough core. Calluses don't usually cause pain, but corns might.

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