Corns on feet

Posted by anhie | February 6th, 2010 in Body Care, Corns on feet | 1 Comment »

Corns on feetWhat are corns?
It is a thick layer of hard skin that forms by excessive pressure or friction on an area of the foot or other body part. They usually form in areas protruding.

Corns can be annoying but there are several treatments to remove or improve them. If you have diabetes calluses should not be treated at home by the risk of infection must go to the podiatrist or chiropodist (foot specialist physician).

Corns may be due to: problems with posture, body weight does not hold a balanced way, wrong shoes, not wearing socks when you exercise or strain problems in the bones.

Treatment for calluses
First you have to remove the friction that caused the callus, this is achieved using a more comfortable shoe or lessening the pressure with the use of patches or pads to put on shoes. If painful bunions and calluses must consult with your podiatrist (chiropodist).

Creams. There are creams and oils to remove calluses and generally work well. We must continue to package directions to avoid burning the skin.

Spa. Another option are the pedicures. You must be careful that the instruments are clean. The frequent pedicures prevent calluses thick and extend the results can be used as a salt glow exfoliation (see recipe) or files for calluses at home.

Stone Sanding feet or poma. These simple tools work well for boys or callus surface and to prevent large callus formation. The most effective way to create a routine use is either using them after a bath or before bedtime and then apply moisturizing cream or oil.

Special care.
If the calluses are on the toes may be due to the presence of bone deformities, calluses are annoying if you have to go to the podiatrist to review and maybe needed a little surgery to correct the problem.

The podiatrists do not recommend using tools to cut the corn because they can cause infection and because the feet sweat a lot it can spread fast.

Corns usually are harmless but if you notice pus or inflammation or pain might be infected callus in these cases must go to the doctor to treat the infection.

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One Response to “Corns on feet”

  1. A podiatrist can remove corns and callus with a scalpel, this is usually a painless experience. It is also possible for certain products to be used to break down the excess hard skin. In many cases corns and callus can be prevented. Using a good emollient on the foot will help keep your skin supple. Wearing cushioned footwear can also help.

    A podiatrist can make devices which can reduce the pressure over problem areas, or correct the way that feet work by controlling their movement in the shoe. This can prevent the formation of callus and corns.

    Don’t leave your callus and corns unchecked.

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