Treatment for corn in feet and toes: how do i get rid of my corns that are on my feet and toes??
Corns are a form callus that forms on the feet and is usually caused by wearing shoes that are too tight and rub against the toes or other hard parts of the feet. Corns are not usually dangerous and one can continue life normally despite it, unless the corns are aggravated further and skin ulceration happens. Usually, this sort of condition is treatable with regular foot care. But this is lengthy and a time-consuming process.
Since the main reason for corns developing is the type of shoes that you are wearing, the first thing that you need to do is to abandon the offending pair and switch to a size larger than what you have. This might seem uncomfortable at first since you were used to a nice and tight pair but this is necessary for the condition to alleviate. You could also try to wear sneakers or a pair of shoes with adequate cushioning. Limiting the time that you spend in your shoes is also important by taking them off when you are at home or when you at your desk at the office – assuming that you don’t have to run around too much at work. Another tactic that most people with corns use is to keep a pair of flip-flops in the office. This of course depends on your work environment and if this is fine by your co-workers. Next, you can start the standard foot care ritual. Since corns are dried up skin, you should buy a foot care product or products that contain the following: a metal foot scraper, pumice, and foot sandpaper. Start by using the metal scraper and start scraping off the layers. You can do this till you start feeling uncomfortable or till you see some visual results like the offending callous skin disappearing. The next step is to use the pumice to start smoothening out the surface even further. Finally, use the sandpaper and use it till the surface is absolutely smooth. After you are done, clean your feet in warm water for a few minutes. Pour some salicylic acid into the washing solution and leave your feet to soak it up. Salicylic acid breaks down skin proteins of dead skin and makes it easier to fall off in your next scrubbing session.
After this is done, with glycerin, massage your feet and pay special attention to the corn. This routine should be followed till the corn completely disappears. As long as you do not subject your foot to the same stress again, the corn will not reappear.
