Wear shoes with a wide toe box
Avoid tight or narrow footwear
Use cushioned socks
Protect the corn with a moleskin or corn pad
Soak the foot in warm water
Gently use a pumice stone after soaking
Apply a moisturizing foot cream
Use over-the-counter salicylic acid corn treatments only as directed
Keep the area clean and dry
Reduce friction and pressure on the pinky toe
Trim toenails straight across
See a podiatrist if the corn is painful, recurrent, or infected
Seek medical care before using acid treatments if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or neuropathy