Taking Out a Pinky Toe Corn | Corn Removal

Here we have an almost perfect example of a pinky-toe corn.

An early one. One before it's dug really deep. In other words, one that is probably home treatable.

(To be fair that's why this corn removal was so easy, I had to slow the video down)

I carved it out one-handed (my Go-Pro is metaphorically in the post), so please forgive any jitters.

Taking Out a Pinky Toe Corn | Corn Removal

I don't see corns on pinky toes that often. Well, compared to other corn types. 

(This is unlike ones UNDER the area; which I see allll the time)

When I do, they tend to have dug in like little yellow gems. Ones you don't want. 

They can get real deep because it's easy for you to swap shoes to ease it.  

But your pinky toe corn is still there, waiting for re-activation. 

What Causes Pinky Toe Corns?

This is an easy one. Tight shoes​​. 

​It's as simple as that. 

Your shoes rub and fray your little toe top; you develop a fleck of skin callus. 

Over time, this hard patch can't form up anymore — so drills down. 

The Good News About Pinky Toe Corns

Corns on your pinky toe take a while to really get going.

As in many weeks, even months. 

Unlike soft corns, it's rare I get a call about one that's popped up out of nowhere and stopping you walking. 

They tend to give lots of pre-warning in easy to notice signs. 

The Bad News About Pinky Toe Corns

Once they're set, you really need to act before they force you to wear clown shoes. 

Why?

As they form over a tiny area, pinky toe corns dig down far.

This means every time you step in shoes that aggravate them, you'll get a hot sandpaper rasp.

What Are The Early Warning Signs of a Pinky Toe Corn?

The earliest red flag is a crimson, swollen pinky toe. This is screaming to you that undue friction is happening here. 

Look for a patch of callus on the top or side of your little toe.

At this stage, you really need to switch to trainers for a while. Or any shoe that doesn't bite into your little toe. 

Next, you also need to apply generous gobs of urea-foot cream to soften. 

(Gehwol Fusskraft Blue is the best)

If you act early, you can stop a pinky toe corn in its tracks. Before you need it carved out. 

​Taking Out a Pinky Toe Corn | Corn Removal

As corn removal goes, this was easy. 

This pinky-toe corn was shallow; it hadn't had enough time to harden up. 

(One of the main reasons foot corns hurt so much is that the actual nugget of hard skin is rock solid)

Even if you can't abide changing your tight shoes, at the very least keep the sore patch well-moisturized!