Question 1

used corn plaster. corn softened. skin around it peeled off. podiatrist said now need to wait for 2 weeks before corn can be removed. is she right?

Accepted Answer

Not Smart.: I am not quite sure just what is meant by, "removing corn". It seems as though the plaster may have inflamed the tissue and it might be better to wait before you have the toe cut on. Generally, without removing the cause of the corn, ie. underlying bone, fooling with the skin just makes the tissue respond by the corn growing back faster. I guess it all depends on solving the problem or not.

Question 2

i had corn on my finger, i put corn bandage(salicylic acid). later it became soft, i removed it. later new skin developed, now the corns are back!

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Recurrent corn: First of all, think about why did the corn form on your finger. Very likely there was a lot of stress on that part of your finger. Result is the corn formation. If you are still getting a lot of stress on that finger part, then you will get another corn despite your removing it earlier.

Question 3

i had 2 corns removed from my big toes 2 days later they were infected.. it has been two weeks two rounds of antibiotics and they are still infected?

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Go back to doctor: Your doctor will need to reexamine  you and determine the next step.

Question 4

what are corns?

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

Question 5

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.

Question 6

how can i treat corns?

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Depends: If not causing pain, you don't have to.  If you choose to, there are over the counter corn removers that use acid, there are pumice stones too. If necessary , your physician can shave it/pare it down.  Wear shoes that fit w/o rubbing.  If you are diabetic seek advice from your physician prior to self treatment.

Question 7

best way to treat corns?

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Tight shoes?: If you are wearing shoes that are too tight – correct that.  A pedorthist can help with finding appropriate shoes.   Corns are often treated with pads over the area or can be shaved down.   For feisty corns, a visit to your friendly neighborhood podiatrist is your best bet. Take care.

Question 8

what does having corns mean?

Accepted Answer

Painful bumbs: Corns are painful bumps on the feet, usually at pressure points, or in between toes ("soft corns"). They are often caused by tight shoes or excessive walking or running.

Question 9

what's a good way to cure corns?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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Used corn plaster. corn softened. skin around it peeled off. podiatrist said now need to wait for 2 weeks before corn can be removed. is she right?

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