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What Treatment Is Suggested For Corn On The Little Toe?

I am experiencing an extremely painful corn between my little toe and the next one. I bought some of the corn removal pads, but when one got stuck on the part of the corn, it was so painful to get it off. I just need some relief for this pain. I am at work and can barely walk.

Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Corns are hard, thickened areas of skin that form as a consequence of rubbing, friction or pressure on the skin.

Most corns gradually disappear when the friction or pressure stops, but some doctors may shave the top of a callus to reduce the thickness.

Oral antibiotics generally clear up infected corns, but pus may have to be drained through a small incision.

Moisturising creams may help soften the skin.

Oral NSAIDs will help you to reduce the pain.
I would suggest you to consult your orthopaedician to confirm whether it is corn or callus and then he will decide the mode of treatment.
Thank you.
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Corn On The Little Toe?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Corns are hard, thickened areas of skin that form as a consequence of rubbing, friction or pressure on the skin. Most corns gradually disappear when the friction or pressure stops, but some doctors may shave the top of a callus to reduce the thickness. Oral antibiotics generally clear up infected corns, but pus may have to be drained through a small incision. Moisturising creams may help soften the skin. Oral NSAIDs will help you to reduce the pain. I would suggest you to consult your orthopaedician to confirm whether it is corn or callus and then he will decide the mode of treatment. Thank you.