Question 1

explain the problems of calluses and corns.?

Accepted Answer

Pain, pressure: This is thickening of stratum corneum as protective mechanism for i'll fitting shoes or abnormal bone stricter. These can be thinned with blade but the underlying gait disturbance has to be addressed with padding, corrective footwear , or surgery by a podiatrist if necessary.

Question 2

what is the difference between calluses or corns?

Accepted Answer

Similar : Both corns and calluses are thickened skin due to pressure and are similar. Calluses are generally on the bottom if the foot in areas of pressure. Corns are usually on the top of, or between, the toes. They are smaller, deeper, and painful.

Question 3

what are home remedies for curing corns and calluses?

Accepted Answer

See below: Soak in warm soapy water and then use a callous file or pumice stone to smooth them down. This will help control them.

Question 4

what are some home remedies to deal with corns and calluses?

Accepted Answer

Corns and calluses: Grind a few Aspirin tablets and make a paste of it by adding some lemon juice. Apply this paste on the affected areas of skin. Cover the area with a towel soaked in warm water and wrap in a plastic cover. After about 8 to 10 minutes, uncover it and gently rub the area with a pumice stone and wash it off with cold water. Repeat this process to eliminate the calluses from your skin. Do not use this.

Question 5

can you describe an effective medication for corns and calluses?

Accepted Answer

Hand lotion: Most over-the-counter corn removal  products contain salicylic acid and can cause painful tissue burns if used improperly.  You are better off using a pumice stone and moisturizing the area. If lesions are painful, see a podiatrist who can safely trim them and assess the cause. Sometimes, corns are due to toe deformities that can be corrected. Also, ensure your shoes don't fit improperly.

Question 6

does every calluses have cores or is it corns that have cores or both. thank you?

Accepted Answer

No some : Are diffuse with no core, corns can be diffuse without a core as well.

Question 7

my sister says she has calluses and corns. are family members more likely to get the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It tends to be common in families but there is no specific gene.  It also has to do with what kind of shoes you wear.

Question 8

how to remove corns and calluses on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Hammertoes: Corns and calluses are a result of contracture of the toes, and plantarflexing of the metatarsals. Hammertoes are a common problem that can result in corns over the joints. Calluses on the plantar aspect of the foot result from the metatarsal bones dropping, and the tendons contracting. Debriding the corns and calluses is only temporary. An orthtoic, changing shoe gear, and sugical correction.

Question 9

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my calluses and corns?

Accepted Answer

Many: If you are healthy, there are over the counter treatments that are safe such as pads designed to thin the problem area and devices to thin the skin (pumice stone, etc.). It is best to use in or immediately after showering. Often, visits to the doctor every 3-6 mo. Will take away the pain by shaving the areas down (it doesnt hurt).

Question 10

i have corns inside foot calluses. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Remove them: First try application of over the counter medication, if fails get them removed.

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