Corn Remover Burned Skin

Q. I used corn remover on my toes and it burned my skin.

Now, the top portion of my toe doesn't have the top layer of skin...it looks like the bottom of my foot. Is there a remedy for this?

A. Corn removers contain an acid that may dissolve the thickened skin; unfortunately the acid does not know when to stop and continues on through the healthy skin.

Depending on how deep the acid penetrated you may have formed scar tissue. If this was a recent event you may just need time to heal, if not there may be scar tissue.

It would be wise to have a qualified Podiatrist evaluate this injury to rule out infection and discuss treatment options with you. Your Podiatrist can determine what is causing formation of the corn and discuss prevention options with you.

Q. I have severe pain under the 2nd and 3rd toes. If I pull on the toes it helps for awhile.

I need a shoe with a wider taller toe box. Can you recommend a brand or style of tennis shoe? Thanks.

A. Pain such as this should be evaluated by a qualified Podiatrist. There are shoes that have extra depth to them providing a wider toe box.

There is now a variety of styles available along with athletic shoes too. Your best bet would be to try an orthopedic shoe store and ask for extra-depth shoes.