Question 1

how do you get rid of corns on the bottom of your feet?

Accepted Answer

Reduce pressure: Calluses (not corns) occur on the bottom of feet usually due to pressure or from clogged sweat glands. See a podiatrist and that way the cause can be treated. Depending on what is causing them, there are surgical and laser treatment for removal of them. You can also use emollient exfoliating creams with uric acid to help.

Question 2

how can i get rid of the corns on my feet? ive used the pumice stone to scrub daily and mosturize daily, i did this all summer & wore open shoes

Accepted Answer

For corns: see a podiatrist.  They can shave them and use different treatments to remove them.  If they are on the bottom of the foot and are treated improperly they may scar and cause a permanent tender spot.

Question 3

i was just wondering how can i eliminate the corn on my feet?

Accepted Answer

See below: Eliminate pressure on area which is causing problem. Can be done with better fitting, more supportive shoes, surgical correction of causative deformity. In certain instances inserts or orthotics might help. See podiatrist for evaulation and treatment.

Question 4

can corns on feet be frozen off?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: The corn is caused by the pressure or friction on the underlying bony prominence. The corns can be trimmed away if one doesn't want teheran bone itself fixed or straightened. While, it is possible to do it is more often dangerous and i'll advised. Your better off filing with an emory board and staying away from tight shoes.

Question 5

how to remove corns on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Deodorant: Corns form from friction against the skin, but also moisture is needed.  On top of changing shoes and socks, try moisture control by using spray deodorant on your feet (yes, the same armpit deodorant you buy).  This may help decrease moisture and therefore decrease chance of corns.  Also file them down daily in the shower or use Vicks vapor rub to soften them up..

Question 6

what is the best way to treat corns on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Depends....: Treatments for corns can range from conservative to operative.  If an operation is needed the correct operation is based on the character and what is causing the corns.

You may want to see an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon: www.Aofas.Org.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

for how long does it takes for corns on feet to go away.?

Accepted Answer

Corns: Corns are usually the result of bony irritation of the skin against shoes, other toes or the ground. If it is truly a corn (could be other things) it will not go away until the pressure causing it is resolved. This may mean change of shoes, padding around the site or surgery to correct the deformity causing the corn.

Question 9

what can i do for corns on my feet?

Accepted Answer

Couple of things: 1. See a podiatrist to see what is causing them.
2.  Use a good moisturizing cream to soften the corn and than use a pumice stone to scrape off the tissue.

Question 10

what can be done to cure foot corns?

Accepted Answer

They can be trimmed: Or filed, but they are caused by a bony prominence which a foot doctor can fix permenantly, one should realize that is through a surgical procedure.

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