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What Causes White Discoloration Of A Corn Spot After Using Corn Treatment Patch?
Question: I have feet corn, and I used a corn treatment patch. But now the corn spot turned white in colour. What should I do? Is it normal.
Brief Answer:
White color is due to action of keratolytic agent.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Corn treatment patches contain keratolytic agents like salicylic acid as active ingredient.
It acts by removing the superficial dead skin and trimming the corn and thus it appears white.
For treatment of corns, the underlying cause has to be prevented.
Corns on feet is caused by friction due to ill-fitting shoes.
The corn on your little finger could be due to ill-fitting or too tight shoes.
Avoid these kind of footwear and use keratolytic agents regularly.
However, keratolytic agents have to be avoided if you suffer from diabetes mellitus or circulatory disorders.
In case there is any evidence of infection in the corn, you need to consult your primary health care provider for antibiotic treatment.
Infection is suggested by presence of pain, swelling, redness or pus collection in the corn.
If the above mentioned measures fail, surgical removal may be required.
In that case consultation with a surgeon is required.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
White color is due to action of keratolytic agent.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Corn treatment patches contain keratolytic agents like salicylic acid as active ingredient.
It acts by removing the superficial dead skin and trimming the corn and thus it appears white.
For treatment of corns, the underlying cause has to be prevented.
Corns on feet is caused by friction due to ill-fitting shoes.
The corn on your little finger could be due to ill-fitting or too tight shoes.
Avoid these kind of footwear and use keratolytic agents regularly.
However, keratolytic agents have to be avoided if you suffer from diabetes mellitus or circulatory disorders.
In case there is any evidence of infection in the corn, you need to consult your primary health care provider for antibiotic treatment.
Infection is suggested by presence of pain, swelling, redness or pus collection in the corn.
If the above mentioned measures fail, surgical removal may be required.
In that case consultation with a surgeon is required.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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