Corns
INTRODUCTION TO CORNS
A corn is a localized thickening of the skin due to
pressure. Corns often occur on the top of the toes where
there is pressure from the shoes. However, they also
occur at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Certain
corns may become entwined with the nerves of the skin,
these corns are particularly painful. Often corns develop
a core which is often referred to as the "root" by patients.
Corns can be very painful, especially if there is inflammation
and swelling around the corn.
This condition is more prevalent in females as a result
of wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. Corns appear
as white/ gray or yellow/ brown in colour depending
on your skin type. Symptoms include pain and swelling
around the corn and discomfort with direct pressure.
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here to view further pictures of corns
Above
is a photograph of a corn on top of the 2nd toe.
CAUSES OF CORNS
- Tight shoes
- Deformed toes (Hammer toes)
- Seam or stitch inside the shoe which rubs against
the toe
- Abnormality of gait (walking)
- Surgery to the lower extremities
- Bunions
TREATMENT OF CORNS
- Click
on the below image to cure this condition
- Avoid tight shoes and hosiery
- Use a pumice stone to reduce the thickness of the
corn
- Use silicone pads to alleviate pain and
the occurrence of a corn
- Use a foot cream, such as flexitol heel balm twice
daily. Flexitol heel balm is primarily used for cracked
skin on the heels, however patients have reported
a 90% improvement to their corns with this cream
- Do not use corn plasters as they
can lead to destruction of healthy skin. Corn plasters
should never be used by diabetics or by patients suffering
from poor circulation as it may lead to ulcers
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