Question 1

what's a good way to cure corns?

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Emollients & Pads: Corns are a response to pressure within your shoes over a bony prominence. Therefore, gel or foam accommodations is one easy approach. Then of course applying creams and    ointments such as vit a & d oint is a great inexpensive choice. Buying wider shoes is another alternative. If all conservative treatments fail, then surgery can be considered.

Question 2

is there more than one good way to treat corns?

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Yes: If corns are painful, the treatment goal is to remove the pressure or friction to give it time to heal. Initial treatment are home remedies including wearing roomy shoes, protecting them with moleskin or soaking corn in water and paring down with pumice stone or applying over counter salicylic acid product. If these options fail, then surgery can be considered.

Question 3

what are some good home remedies for corns on your feet?

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Depends on the cause: Many things can cause a thickening of the skin.  Causes may include: viral infections (warts), friction, pressure, repetitive trauma, and a limitation of joint motion. Some genetic conditions may also cause people to develop calluses on the hands and the feet. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 4

is there a good way for me to take care of stubborn corns on my toes?

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See a podiatrist: Choices are conservative or surgery. Trim corns be mindful of your shoe selection or have surgery and get rid of those stubborn corns forever.

Question 5

is there a good home remedy ways to get rid of corns..?

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Proper fitting shoes: Shoes rubbing on toes cause corns. Shoes with high toe boxes will reduce and/or eliminate pressure.. Soft leather inside and out is also helpful. Shoe with cushion nylon linings will irritate toes and should be avoided. Over the counter corn remedies contain acids and just irritate skin and can cause a chemical burn if not used properly. Apply creams to soft skin.

Question 6

what is a good treatment for corns on your toes which is not painfuli. is it possible to have laser surgery?

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You Choose.: Treating corns is really straight forward. Trimming the corn may relive the pain temporarily, but there is evidence that this practice actually makes the corn come back faster. Applying pads actually add bulk to the toe, making the shoes actually tighter. Real help lies in taking the pressure off the toe. Either wear larger, better fitting, more accommodating shoes or it's a surgical fix.

Question 7

what puts someone at risk for corns?

Accepted Answer

Bone changes: Constant pressure from i'll fitting shoes puts pressure on bones that produce protective thickening of skin. Shoes must fit properly and underlying bone amy need to be treated of necessary by podiatrist.

Question 8

recommended products to remove corns and callouses?

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Pumice Stone: Try using a pumice stone.  If you are diabetic or have poor circulation, you should have it taken care of by your podiatrist.

Question 9

what are corns?

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Corns: Thickening of skin over areas of prominence on the tops of the toes.

Question 10

how are corns treated?

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Many ways: Corns can be trimmed and padded. Toe splints can be used to stop the toes from rubibng each other or on the top of the shoes.
Surgery can also be performed to remove the underlying problem which is usually a deformity of the toe or a bone spur.

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