Corn and Callus Treatment in Long Beach, CA

Thick, hardened patches of skin on your toes or the soles of your feet — corns and calluses — can be uncomfortable and, if you have diabetes, risky to treat at home. At Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center, we’ve provided corn and callus treatment in Long Beach for more than 35 years, safely reducing the buildup and addressing what’s causing it. Call (562) 426-2551 or book an appointment online.

What Causes Corns and Calluses?

Corns and calluses are the skin’s response to repeated friction or pressure. Calluses are broader areas of thickened skin, usually on the soles; corns are smaller and firmer, often on or between the toes. Common contributors include:

Tight, loose, or poorly fitting shoes
Foot mechanics or bony prominences that concentrate pressure
Related issues like bunions or hammertoes
Activities or jobs that keep you on your feet

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has a helpful overview of corns and calluses if you’d like more background.

Corn and Callus Treatment in Long Beach: How We Help

Safe, professional reduction — we carefully thin the thickened skin, which is far safer than cutting or using medicated pads at home
Padding and custom orthotics — to take pressure off the spot so it’s less likely to return
Addressing the cause — footwear guidance and treating any underlying bunion, hammertoe, or mechanical issue
Extra care for at-risk feet — professional care is especially important if you have diabetes or poor circulation

Please don’t try to shave or cut a corn or callus off yourself — it can lead to a wound or infection, especially if you have diabetes.

Why Patients Choose Kim Holistic

35+ years serving Long Beach — more than 46,000 patients treated
Three credentialed podiatrists — Dr. S Don Kim (DPM, FACFAS), Dr. Raymond Bautista (DPM, FACFAOM, QME), and Dr. Sammy Xian (DPM, AACFAS, QME). Meet our doctors
Rated 4.9 on Google (120+ reviews) and 4.7 on Yelp (230+ reviews)
Holistic, root-cause approach — we relieve the buildup and address what’s causing it
Looking for a general foot doctor in Long Beach? We treat the full range of foot and ankle problems

Visit Our Office

We’re located at 701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806 — serving Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, and surrounding communities. Office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Tue–Wed 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Thu 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:30–5:30 PM. Closed Fridays except the third Friday of each month; closed weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a corn and a callus?

A callus is a broader area of thickened skin, usually on the sole; a corn is smaller and firmer, often on or between the toes, sometimes with a tender center. Both come from friction or pressure.

Is it safe to remove a corn or callus at home?

Gentle moisturizing and better-fitting shoes can help, but shaving, cutting, or using medicated corn pads can cause wounds or infection — especially risky if you have diabetes or poor circulation. Professional reduction is safer.

Why do my corns and calluses keep coming back?

They return when the underlying pressure isn’t addressed. Padding, orthotics, footwear changes, and treating any bunion or hammertoe help reduce how often they come back.

When should I see a podiatrist for corns or calluses?

If they’re painful, recurring, or cracking — and promptly if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or notice any redness, drainage, or an open sore.

Comfortable, Smoother Feet

Call (562) 426-2551 or request an appointment at our Long Beach office. We’ll relieve the buildup safely and help keep it from coming back.