Factors causing corns (Clavus, Heloma
durum)
A corn is tough horny skin that transmits pressure to the nerves and causes pain when walking. A corn usually develops at the arch joint and is generally amongst people of middle or old age.
A corn is not contagious. After removing the corn it is crucial to find appropriate means that prevent a recurrent emergence of a corn at the very same spot.
Comfortable and correct fit of footwear is of great importance for preventing the emergence of corns.