The corns on the feet – treatment, quick disposal at home. Photo

Both young and old people face the problem of corns, and, as a rule, they are in no hurry to seek help. However, corns require treatment, with their development, soreness and other inconveniences can be observed. To quickly get rid of corns and corns on the feet (see photo below), they resort to medication and folk remedies.

Types of corns and places of their localization

Feet require careful maintenance. If it is insufficient or incorrect, corns may appear, which is not so easy to get rid of.

There are several types of corns (corns):

1. Plantar – occur with mechanical damage (irritation) and in the presence of cracks. Affect a fairly extensive part of the foot or are located at the base of the fingers.
2. Toes – occur on the big toe.
3. Stem – have a root that penetrates deep under the skin. The cause of the appearance is most often a virus. This species gives the person painful sensations. To remove such corns, modern methods of removal are used, since such callus cannot be cured at home.

The appearance of corns is accompanied by factors such as:

• excess weight;
• long stays on the legs during the day;
• flat feet;
• improperly selected shoes;
• improper foot care or lack thereof;
• diabetes.

Which doctor to contact

When corns appear, you need to contact an orthopedist. In some cases, in order to find out the root cause of the appearance of corns, it takes some time (for example, to take tests or visit additionally other specialists).

Therefore, to relieve pain, the doctor may temporarily prescribe:

• anti-corn patch;
• keratolic cream.

In the most advanced cases, the doctor prescribes the removal of corns surgical way.

During the operation, the surgeon dries out only the damaged part of the tissue, removing the shaft.

Cryodestruction

Cryodestruction – involves exposure to corns or corn with liquid nitrogen. At a temperature of -196 degrees, the keratinized tissue dies.

Advantages and disadvantages of this type of disposal:

1. Speed – the procedure lasts from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
2. Painlessness – the only thing you can feel during the period is a little cold. Anesthesia is not required.
3. Cryodestruction can be performed for children and adults.
4. Low risk of infection – dead tissue will begin to clot within 2-3 days after the procedure. After the crust disappears, under it there will be a new layer of skin.
5. Cryodestruction does not involve any injuries – under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the vessels are “sealed”, therefore, the risk of various bleeding is excluded.
6. Lack of scars after healing.

Among the shortcomings, only unpleasant sensations during the rehabilitation period can be distinguished.

In addition to all the advantages of this procedure, there are contraindications:

• intolerance to low temperatures (which is extremely rare);
• mixing corns on a large area of the skin. When there are several large corns on the foot next to each other, and they merge into one, then cryodestruction is impossible, since such a wound will take a very long time to heal.

After removing the corns, wound healing creams are usually prescribed, as well as wearing a special patch to prevent re-emergence of corns. The procedure is carried out only in a clinic by a dermatologist. Prices in different range from $ 9,52. up to $ 27, which makes the procedure relatively affordable.

Laser destruction

The calluses are also removed by laser destruction. The procedure is painless, but unlike cryodestruction, this method involves the use of pain medications. The laser only affects coarsened skin without touching healthy tissue. The recovery period takes several days.

Laser removal is not required in the early stages of corns. This procedure is indicated for the appearance of corns, as well as infected painful corns. If a person has a circulatory disturbance, then there is a high risk of corns infection.

Such areas must be removed using laser destruction or another procedure recommended by a doctor. When removed by a laser, keratinized cells are heated to high temperatures and evaporated as a result. If the corn or corns has no core, then after this procedure the skin will remain even and smooth. Otherwise, small abrasions and wounds may temporarily remain on the foot.

The removal process takes no more than 2-3 minutes. After the procedure, the skin area is treated with disinfectants. The probability of the reappearance of corns is 0.

Laser destruction has the following advantages:

• the risk of infection is excluded;
• quick recovery period after the procedure;
• lack of bleeding;
• the ability to remove corns in 1 session;
• painlessness;
• lack of scars after healing;
• the risk of recurrence is reduced to 0.

There are only two drawbacks:

• a number of contraindications for this procedure (pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetes, malignant tumors, low immunity);
• more expensive method compared to others.

Creams and ointments

The corns on the feet, treatment, quick disposal (photo will be posted below) from them occurs due to various creams and ointments, it is recommended to lubricate with such means.

Most Popular:

1. Salicylic ointment – is prescribed as the main drug. It is effective in the treatment of corns, warts, corns, soothes inflamed areas of the skin, and kills pathogenic bacteria. The active component is salicylic acid, thanks to it the corns quickly soften. In addition, the ointment is a keratolytic, that is, it helps exfoliate the skin, making it smooth and restoring the appearance. It can not be used in infancy, as well as with renal failure and individual intolerance. Side effects are very rare. As a rule, this is a slight redness and itching, a rash on the skin is possible. If side effects are detected, treatment with salicylic ointment should be discontinued. Price – $ 0,27 – $ 0,41.
2. Chinese corn patch is a red plate on which a therapeutic ointment is distributed. The active substance is a compound of salicylic acid and phenol. The tandem of these two substances has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect, and also relieves itching. Contraindications to the use of the patch is a violation of the integrity of the skin, trauma and individual intolerance.
3. 
   Verrucacid. Available in dark bottles.
   Ointment is forbidden to use for children under 7 years of age and in the case when the total area of the affected areas reaches 20 cm2. In an interesting position, the use of the drug is allowed if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Possible side effects such as redness and swelling, which usually does not require a doctor, as it passes on its own. Price from $ 3 – $ 4.
4. Foot balm Balzamed. The composition contains such components as vitamin A, E, provitamin B5 (panthenol), jojoba oil, avocado, urea. Regular use of this ointment helps to make the skin more elastic, even. The skin on the legs becomes healthy and well-groomed. The price varies between $ 3 – $ 5.
5. Cream Antimozolin. Carbamide and lactic acid in the composition moisturize the skin well and help soften corpus callosum. The cream has no contraindications and is recommended for regular use. The price ranges from $ 1,09. up to $ 2,04.
6. Combined ointment of 3 components: petrolatum, salicylic and benzoic acid. It can not be applied in case of violation of the integrity of the skin, as well as with sensitivity to one of the components.
7. Beeswax mixed with lemon juice and propolis. Contraindicated in people who are allergic to beeswax.
8. Vishnevsky ointment. The active substance is xeroform and birch tar, excipients are fish oil or castor oil. Xeroform has an antimicrobial, astringent and drying effect. It can be applied to large areas of the skin. And use it at least 3 times a day. The ointment is applied to gauze or a cotton swab and applied to the corn. Application in childhood, as well as during pregnancy and lactation is prescribed after consultation with a specialist. With prolonged use of the ointment, adverse effects such as urticaria, skin swelling, and itching were noted. The approximate price of $ 0,27 – $ 0,54.

In the composition of creams and ointments from corns, you can also find such a component as glycolic acid, which has an antimicrobial and antiseptic effect.

The use of antimozole creams during pregnancy is not contraindicated, but there are some exceptions.

For example, the use of salicylic ointment is not recommended because salicylic acid is absorbed into the blood. If there is still an urgent need to use this drug, then pregnant women are allowed to use ointments no more than 1 g per day.

Corn patch

The corns on the feet: treatment, quick disposal (photos can be seen) from them can occur with the help of corn plasters, can be treated at home. The composition of the patch, which includes softening, softening and anti-inflammatory components, determines the properties of the patches. They have antifungal, keratolic and antiseptic effects.

Before applying the patch, the skin must be cleaned, degreased and dried. Glue the patch only on the affected area. You need to wear a bandage for 1-2 days without removing it, then you need to change it to a new one. Contraindications to the use of corn plasters are various skin lesions.

Corn patches vary in shape:

• round;
• oval;
• triangular;
• square.

Some manufacturers offer patches for the little finger, for corns between the fingers, for small and large corns, with special pads for the base of the thumb and arch of the foot. With all the pros, adhesives also have disadvantages. The composition involved in the manufacture affects not only a diseased area of the skin, but also a healthy one.

Because of this, reactions may appear, including redness and itching of the skin. In addition, the patches quickly deteriorate during storage. If core calluses appear, then the patch should contain acids and alkali in order to “dissolve” the corns rod. Apply such plasters need a longer period. To date, there are a lot of companies producing corn plasters.

The most famous of them:

1. Salipod – patches of a domestic manufacturer. Available in the form of rectangles, as well as a large fixing patch. The composition contains substances such as salicylic acid, sulfur, rosin and lanolin. This patch is not recommended for pregnant women, people with kidney failure, children under 14 years old, people with diabetes and various tumors, as well as if the patch, in addition to corns, will capture moles. If during use such unwanted effects as redness, itching and burning appear, this treatment method should be discarded. The price in different varies from $ 0,68. up to $ 2,72.
2. Compeed plasters – manufacturer produces patches of silicone from various kinds of calluses and corns: the wet, isuhih. You can choose exactly the form that is needed so that it is convenient to stick them not only on the legs, but also on the hands. The active substance in these patches is salicylic acid. The price of these plasters is $ 4 – $ 7.

Compeed plasters have undeniable advantages:

• callus anesthesia;
• the patch provides protection against infection and cracks;
• waterproof (you can take a shower with it);
• softens corns and corns;
• breathable (skin “breathes”).

Other famous adhesives:

1. URGO patch – the manufacturer produces adhesive plasters of various forms. The active substance is salicylic acid. To achieve a therapeutic effect, 3-4 applications of the URGO patch are required.
2. Adhesive plaster Cosmos – in composition are similar to plasters Compeed. Price range from $ 1,36. up to $ 4,08.

Pedicure socks

The corns on the feet – treatment, quick elimination (photos will be placed later in the article) of painful calluses are carried out using convenient home methods – can be eliminated with pedicure socks. They are made in the form of shoe covers made of transparent film. The active ingredient is lactic acid, and socks are saturated with it.

Also in the composition may be hyaluronic acid, castor oil, soybean oil. Thanks to all these components, the effect of deep peeling and hydration of the skin of the feet is achieved. The removal of corns with this remedy is quite long, but the result is comparable to the salon procedure. To carry out such a procedure at home is necessary according to the instructions.

General rules are as follows:

• wash, steam and treat the feet with pumice;
• open the soc
  ks and pour the solution into them;
• carefully put on socks for pedicure, and on top another pair of cotton socks;
• keep the specified time;
• rinse off with warm water.

The action of peeling continues after washing off. The process takes 5-7 days. At this time, the feet will not look very aesthetically pleasing, as the old skin will be actively replaced by new ones. Do not tear off the peeling skin so as not to damage the new one. In extreme cases, it can be cut with nail scissors.

The result after such a deep peeling is stored for 3-4 months, then you can repeat this procedure as necessary.

Baths

The corns on the feet – treatment, quick disposal (see photo in the article) can be done from them with the help of home improvised products – they are treated with the help of bathtubs.

Here are the most used recipes:

1. 3 teaspoons are mixed in heated water. soda and 1 teaspoons grated soap. The legs are steamed for 30 minutes, then the steamed keratinized skin is treated with a pumice or brush.

   

2. Whey or milk is slightly heated (up to 40 degrees) and legs are lowered there for 30 minutes. Then the feet are wiped dry and a cream made from castor oil and glycerin, combined in a 1: 1 ratio (cream is made independently) is distributed.
3. For 0,3 gallon of water, 2 teaspoons. peroxide. Stirred, keep feet in solution for 40 minutes. Then they wipe their feet and distribute the oily cream.

Compresses

No less popular for the removal of corns are compresses and lotions:

1. Lotions with aloe juice – you need to attach a freshly cut sheet of aloe for the night and fix it with a band-aid. After waking up in the morning you should carefully treat the problem area with pumice.
2. Lotions with lemon – before going to bed, you should steam your legs, then wipe them dry. At night, a slice of lemon with a peel is applied to the problem area. Repeat this action for 3-4 days. Then you need to steam the feet again and usd them with a pumice or rough brush.
3. Lotions with potatoes – you need to grate one potato on a fine grater. The resulting mass is wrapped in a piece of gauze and squeezed a little. It should be applied at night to a sore spot. The next morning, the skin will become malleable and you can remove the corn.
4. Compress with onions – cut the cleaned head into half rings, then apply to the corns, put on a bag and a warm sock. The compress should be left until the morning. Then the skin is washed with warm water and the peeled skin is carefully removed with a pumice stone. After the procedure, it is recommended to moisturize the skin with cream.
5. Compress with propolis – propolis must be softened, then applied to corns and wrapped with polyethylene. A warm sock is put on top of the bag. You need to wear a compress without removing it all day. Softened skin will be easy to remove after such a compress.
6. Compress with celandine – the leaves of the plant need to be cleaned and ground in a blender. The resulting mixture is applied to a sore spot. Then they wrap the foot in a plastic bag, put on a sock and leave it overnight. In the morning, feet are washed and rubbing problem areas with pumice. If the corns have not left the first use, the procedure should be repeated until they disappear completely.

Corns masks

Masks help to easily get rid of corns between the fingers and little fingers:

1. Take 2 tablespoon. flaxseeds and 100 g of potato peel, pour the ingredients with water and cook on the fire for half an hour. The resulting mixture must be cooled and applied to the affected area for 30 minutes. This time will be enough to soften the skin, and it can be removed without any problems.
2. You can make an ivy mask by boiling the plant for 10 minutes. Then the broth should be applied to corns for 30 minutes. After this, be sure to lubricate the feet with a fat cream.
3. Take in a ratio of 1: 1: 1 tar, saltpeter and sugar. The mass is well mixed and distributed in an even layer, left for 1 hour. Then wash off the remains of the mask with warm water and usd the corn with a brush. After the procedure, moisturize the skin with a fat cream.

Using oils from corns

Traditional medicine knows that you can get rid of corns with the help of oils. To do this, take olive, linseed, corn and castor oil. They soften the skin, help get rid of pain.

To remove corns in this way, you will need:

• carry out hygiene procedures for the legs and steam them;
• soak cotton socks with oil and put them on;
• wrap with polyethylene;
• put on another cotton socks and leave for 8-10 hours;
• remove socks and treat the skin with a pumice stone or a rough brush;
• smear the feet with fat cream.

Tea tree oil is also used from corns. It has an antibacterial effect. It must be applied pointwise, with a cotton swab, to the affected area in the morning and evening until the callus completely disappears.

How to get rid of corns with a rod

With the constant wearing of tight and improperly selected shoes, wet corns appear. Over time, this area of the skin coarsens and the corn becomes dry. This process happens very quickly, but getting rid of such callus will also fail soon. Dry corn can take root, which is why it is called the core.

If corn has appeared recently, then home remedies will come to the rescue. In the event that coarsening is old, you can not do without going to the salon. You can remove the growth with a laser, using a hardware pedicure and cryodestruction. All methods are absolutely painless.

How to quickly get rid of corns

Salon procedures will help to quickly cure and get rid of corns on the feet (photos are presented in the article). If the diseased area of the skin is not very roughened, then procedures with compresses, masks, pedicure socks at home are suitable.

Prevention is important. The skin of the feet must be regularly moisturized and the right shoes selected, then the risk of new corns will be minimized.

How to treat corns if it hurts

Even ordinary corn can be painful. As long as the root cause of the pain is not eliminated, all procedures will only bring temporary relief.

Here are some tips for temporarily relieving pain:

• cooling the area with a piece of ice,
  which will help relieve swelling and inflammation;
• the use of a corn patch;
• the use of salicylic acid ointments and creams well exfoliate coarsened tissues;
• if the pain is very severe and interferes with movement, you can apply anesthetic ointment (for example, Diprospan).

Corns and diabetes

The corns in people with diabetes appear often, because with diabetes, the body is dehydrated and the skin becomes dry and inelastic, resulting in cracks. Careful care is required for the body, including legs. To remove corns and corns, you can use a pumice or brush, but in no case a knife or blade.

Dibetics’ wounds heal for a long time, and any cut is the entrance gate for infection.

To avoid infection, you need to carefully observe the hygiene of the legs:

1. Feet should be washed every day, even if they are not dirty. Do not forget when wiping about the interdigital zones (most bacteria accumulate there).
2. To avoid cracking, moisturizers should be used daily.
3. Socks, tights are changed daily, regardless of contamination.
4. Shoes are well ventilated, preventing moisture inside.

The corns on the feet are treatable and quickly get rid of them (see photo), and the skin of the feet becomes beautiful and well-groomed. This requires attention to the quality selection of shoes and thorough foot care.

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