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Bunions, Corns & Calluses Keeping Your Feet Happy & Healthy

Bunion, Corn & Callus Treatment in Thousand Oaks

Effective Solutions for Painful Foot Conditions in Newbury Park

Corns, calluses, and bunions are common foot problems that can be painful and uncomfortable. It’s important to be aware of these conditions so that you can take appropriate care and prevent them from becoming serious health problems, such as a foot ulcer.

The skilled podiatrists at Performance Foot and Ankle provide comprehensive care and treatment for bunions, corns, calluses, and other foot conditions. Contact us today at (805) 380-3152 to schedule an appointment.

Understanding Callus Removal by a Podiatrist

Large calluses and corns are can usually be reduced with a surgical blade. The podiatrist can use the blade to delicately shave the thick, dead skin away. This procedure is painless since the skin is already dead. If the corn or callus reoccurs, additional treatments may be needed. In cases that do not respond well to this procedure, surgery may be necessary. If the corn or callus is causing serious pain, cortisone injections into the affected foot may be given.

What You Need to Know About Corns

A corn is a type of callus that often forms on the top or side of the toes. They are not usually painful when left alone, but can be if pressed. Corns can be caused by friction on the skin, usually from wearing uncomfortable shoes.

There are two types of corns:

  • Hard corns – Small, bumps that appear on firm areas of skin, usually near a callus
  • Soft corns – White, rubbery-looking corns that often appear between the toes

Understanding Calluses and Their Causes

A callus is skin that has been thickened in response to irritation. Callus formations are a defensive mechanism designed to protect the body from damage. Calluses usually build up on the bottom of the foot, and they are much bigger than corns.

In most cases, calluses are not a major cause for concern. However, if you have a painful callus, one that lasts for a long period of time, or if you have diabetes, you should have it examined by a podiatrist.

What Are Bunions and How to Treat Them

Bunions are painful growths that form at the base of the big toe joint. The growth is formed from bone, and sticks out from the outside side of the toe. Bunions form slowly over time, so if you see a lump on the side of your toe, chances are it will grow larger over the following weeks.

Bunions can be caused by wearing poor-fitting shoes, genetics, or arthritis. They are painful to the touch and cause redness and inflammation around the toe. Not all bunions will require treatment. It depends on how much discomfort it is causing you. Conservative treatments include changing your footwear, applying ice, and wearing arch support shoe inserts. In severe cases, bunions will need to be removed through surgery.

Performance Foot and Ankle provides treatment for bunions, corns, and calluses in Thousand Oaks & Camarillo. Contact us today.

Why Choose Newbury?

What Makes Us Different
  • Convenient Locations
    Available to treat you at three different locations with flexible appointment times.
  • Excellent Results
    We strive to give you the best results possible & get you back to your active life.
  • Board Certified Physicians
    Our physicians are licensed by the State of California Medical Board and certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle surgery
  • Cutting Edge Practice
    We use the latest in technologies and treatments to help you heal better and faster.

Helping People Is our Passion & Purpose

Hear from Our Happy Patients
  • "Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable."
    Dr. Gifford and her team are amazing and I recommend Dr. Gifford without hesitation. She provided me with multiple options to address Achilles issues. I ultimately needed surgery and the results have allowed me to walk without pain and return to activities I had been missing. My incision site is imperceptible. Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable.
    - Carrie D.
  • "Can't thank her enough"
    Dr. Gifford was very knowledgeable with explaining the cause of my heel pain and gave me a painless injection. She was very friendly and took her time with answering all my questions. Can't thank her enough because I'm back to my normal workout routine without any pain!
    - Ryan G.
  • "I highly recommend this place!"
    The process was smooth and efficient from the start. After filling out "contact us" form on their website, I received a call within 30 minutes to set up my appointment. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. When I arrived, I handed them the printed form, and I was seen almost immediately. Dr. Patel was fantastic—he took the time to listen to all my concerns, identified the cause of my issue, and provided a clear solution. He even showed me at-home remedies and offered tips on how to prevent the problem in the future, without making me feel pressured to buy any treatment products. He went above and beyond in his care. Overall, a great experience!
    - Emma
  • "They do excellent work and care about their patients."
    Going to performance foot and ankle. It's like going to your salon or Barber. Once you find a good stylus, you won't leave them. Doctor Patel and his staff are like that. My dad has been going to them for years he's 102 years old. They do excellent work and care about their patients.
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    Dr. Patel and his staff were absolutely incredible! I was having issues with my foot for about 5 years and I had been to numerous doctors without success. Then I met Dr. Patel and I’m happy to report that my issue is now solved! So thankful and could not be happier. Everyone here is super nice, down to earth and they genuinely care about you, the patient, which was super important to me. I was very impressed with how they go about their business and I highly recommend!
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    Excellent customer service, and thorough care. Dr. Patel was down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and skilled (my kind of doc). The office was clean, and well-run. Billing was smooth as well without any of the hiccups you get at other offices. This is what medical care should be!
    - Ashutosh S.