Calluses and corns are caused over a period of time by repeated pressure or friction on an area of skin. The pressure causes the skin to die and form a hard protective surface. They usually form on the tops, sides and tips of the toes. If they do cause pain, thetreatment goal is to remove the pressure or friction that is causing the callus or corn, to give it time to heal. This is done wearing doughnut-shaped pads (such as moleskin) or other protective padding to cushion the callus or corn. Also, the callus or corn can be softened and the dead skin can be removed by using products such as Corn/Callus STICK® removal.