Tag: Foot corns

A common foot health myth is the idea that corns are hollow. The truth is, **do corns have a hole in the center**? The answer is no; they form a hardened, inward-pointing plug of skin known as a core. This dense core is the primary cause of pain and is what differentiates a true corn from a simple callus.

Despite a common misconception, no specific vitamin or mineral deficiency is the direct cause of corns on feet; the primary trigger is repeated pressure and friction on the skin. While poor nutrition can affect overall skin integrity, it is not the main driver of corn formation. This article examines the mechanical causes of corns and the indirect role that nutrition plays in skin health.