Does a corn grow from a seed?

A: Unless in a garden or farm, corns do not grow from seeds. Joking aside, corns on feet do not grow from a seed or root. A corn is a thickening of skin in response to pressure. For instance, a shoe that is too narrow can press against a toe, resulting in pressure which causes the skin to react by thickening and forming a corn.

Many corns occur regardless of how "good" a shoe is. A bone in the toe is often causing pressure internally. This could be from arthritis, bone spurs, or a contracture of the joint known as a hammertoe. The pressure from the bone also forms the conical area of hard, dead skin called a corn. Treatment for this includes padding and wearing shoes with more room inside. Surgery to remove the pressure from the bone is often the best definitive treatment for a persistent corn.

Tanglewood Foot Specialists

1011 Augusta Dr. Suite 202

Houston, TX 77057

713-785-7881

Houston foot & ankle specialist Dr. Andrew Schneider offers sports podiatry, diabetic foot care, and treatment and surgery of all foot and ankle problems to residents of Houston Texas and surrounding areas. Contact us today for an immediate appointment.