3. Callous or Corns
Bunions are painful, especially when they start to present symptoms of bony growths on the big toe. The inflammation symptoms in the affected area begin to reduce circulation to the big toe and surrounding skin, resulting in changes to the surface of the skin. People that continue to wear tight-fitting shoes may notice that the skin starts to thicken around the bony growth.
This callous or corn develops due to a few contributing factors. Rubbing of the affected joint on the inside of your shoe irritates the skin, forcing it to protect itself from further irritation. The lack of oxygenated blood flowing through the epidermis in this area also exacerbates your symptoms, and a lack of management of the situation increases its growth.
Developing corns and calluses are the body’s means of protecting itself against wear and tear on the skin. People suffering from bunions may have the corns and callouses removed, but they tend to keep growing back. As a result, the patient may need to regularly file down or eliminate the hardened skin to prevent the condition from developing into an unmanageable situation.