Corns develop from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas. Corns on feet are a very common ailment that usually form on the tops, sides and tips of the toes. They contain a cone-shaped core with a point that can press on a nerve below, causing pain. Corns can become inflamed due to constant friction and pressure from footwear. Corns that form between the toes are sometimes referred to as soft corns.
Foot corn symptoms are usually hardened bumps which are regular in shape and can be white, gray, or yellow. They most often form on the outside of the fifth toe, since this is the point that pressure most often occurs. Corns that form between the toes are called soft corns, and they are not as firm as other corns because of moistness between the toes.
