Corn

[Landing~Lutzes]

Lately I have been quite a bit of pain on the inside of my left picky toe, most noticeable when i skate. I noticed that there is a white skin thickening that is causing the pain and i think it may be a corn. Is this a common problem with skating? Could punching my skates out around the pinky toe help,the pain and prevent other problems? What are some of he r solutions?
Thanks!

[icedancer]

I don't know what this is but corns are more yellow or at least have a yellow center which is the nidus of the pain.  You can get rid of those with various over-the-counter medications and something called a "corn-pad" which is medicated and you will be able to lift out that yellow center.

I used to have quite a problem with corns - from skating.  The last one I had I remember I just took a scalpel to it and cut it out.  Most people wouldn't do that however and I don't recommend it...

Having boots that fit certainly will keep you from getting stuff like that.  Also since I absolutely do not jump anymore I'm sure that was part of the problem - the constant banging of the toes against the ends of the boots from take-offs and landings...

OUCH!

[sarahspins]

Only going to suggest this because my son had a number of them about 18 months ago.. it could be a plantar wart.  My son had several about 2 years ago and they started off looking like little blisters under callused skin, and looked fairly harmless at first... they did not look anything like normal warts.

You can try a number of DIY solutions but honestly I would go see a good foot doctor to get whatever is going on properly diagnosed first so you can start the correct treatment.

[Sk8tmum]

I have them there too; they're callouses from too-tight high heels. 

[AgnesNitt]

It can also be an impacted sweat gland. Trimming and daily moisturizing usually takes care of that, though it takes several months.

If it's that painful, see a podiatrist.