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How Do I Deal With A Corn On My Foot?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2024
Question: How do I deal with a corn on my foot?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Corns need management, Talk to a podiatrist. Home remedies explained

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Corn and calluses can be bothersome some times and the best way to manage them is to reduce the friction and pressure causing them in first place. Wearing ill fitted shoes and skipping socks are the commonest two causes i come across in my patients.

A good start is wearing properly fitting shoes, using protective pads and taking other self-care measures.

Talk to your podiatrist so that they can trim away the excess skin or recommend you for some salicylic acid( 40 %) although available with out prescription. may recommend that you use a pumice stone, nail file or emery board to smooth away dead skin before applying a new patch of salicylic acid. Also application of antibiotics would be wise to prevent superadded infections. custom-made padded shoe inserts (orthotics) can be prescribed to prevent these recurrent corns in your feet or in case of any deformity. Surgery is rarely needed for bone realignment causing friction and corns.

Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you meanwhile do following home remedies.
- Apply over the counter salicylic acid pads over the corns and be careful if diabetic.
-Soaking your hands or feet in warm, soapy water softens corns and calluses. This can make it easier to remove the thickened skin.
-During or after bathing, rub a corn or callus with a pumice stone, nail file, emery board or washcloth to help remove a layer of toughened skin. Don't use a sharp object to trim the skin. Don't use a pumice stone if you have diabetes because your risk of infection is higher.
- Apply moisturizer to your hands and feet to help keep the skin soft.
- Stick to well-fitting, cushioned shoes and socks until your corn or callus disappears.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Practicing since :2012

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How Do I Deal With A Corn On My Foot?

Brief Answer: Corns need management, Talk to a podiatrist. Home remedies explained Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Corn and calluses can be bothersome some times and the best way to manage them is to reduce the friction and pressure causing them in first place. Wearing ill fitted shoes and skipping socks are the commonest two causes i come across in my patients. A good start is wearing properly fitting shoes, using protective pads and taking other self-care measures. Talk to your podiatrist so that they can trim away the excess skin or recommend you for some salicylic acid( 40 %) although available with out prescription. may recommend that you use a pumice stone, nail file or emery board to smooth away dead skin before applying a new patch of salicylic acid. Also application of antibiotics would be wise to prevent superadded infections. custom-made padded shoe inserts (orthotics) can be prescribed to prevent these recurrent corns in your feet or in case of any deformity. Surgery is rarely needed for bone realignment causing friction and corns. Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you meanwhile do following home remedies. - Apply over the counter salicylic acid pads over the corns and be careful if diabetic. -Soaking your hands or feet in warm, soapy water softens corns and calluses. This can make it easier to remove the thickened skin. -During or after bathing, rub a corn or callus with a pumice stone, nail file, emery board or washcloth to help remove a layer of toughened skin. Don't use a sharp object to trim the skin. Don't use a pumice stone if you have diabetes because your risk of infection is higher. - Apply moisturizer to your hands and feet to help keep the skin soft. - Stick to well-fitting, cushioned shoes and socks until your corn or callus disappears. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. regards Khan