Question 1

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.

Question 2

what might cause foot corns and how it can be treated in allopathy?

Accepted Answer

Hammertoe: Hammertoes are caused by an imbalance in the muscle tendons that cause the toes to move up and down. One tendon pulls the toe up while the other tendon deforms the toe by pulling it down at the joints in the toe. Your podiatrist can establish by radiographs and by examinaion what specifically causes your hammertoe problem. Surgical intervention may be indicated if the condition is painful.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

what doctor removes foot corns?

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Podiatrist: You can always reach out to podiatrist for such conditions. Although a dermatologist does have the right tool for corn removal; however, very unlikely that a dermatologist would even bother.

Question 5

how can i safely remove corns from the bottom of foot?

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Corns: Corns are essentially focal areas of  dry, thick, calloused skin.  Otc corn pads use salicylic acid to dissolve them away.  Also use of a foot file or pumice stone can help mechanically remove them.  May want to see your doctor to make sure they are not plantar warts--they can resemble a corn.

Question 6

is it normal to have a pain in your foot after removing corns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When 'corn' is removed small amount of normal surrounding tissue is removed, until the wound seals off for next few days , will have pain due to raw exposed area.

Question 7

can corns on your foot become infected?

Accepted Answer

Infection's possible: Sometimes a corn can have a skin infection, which would require antibiotics to get rid of the infection. Diabetics, or other persons with decreased sensation or poor circulation in the feet, should have foot care done by a doctor, to try to avoid complications such as infections.

Question 8

should the person with corns on his foot go for jogging /running?

Accepted Answer

Corns on feet: Corns are a sign of excessive pressure on certain parts of the foot.  It may have to do with the type of shoes you are wearing, the bone structure of the foot and whether sensation in your feet works properly.  Corns can be painful.  These need an evaluation by a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon to determine cause.  Also, plantar warts can look like corns.  Please see your dr. For evaluation.

Question 9

i have foot calluses or corns. can i cut them off myself?

Accepted Answer

Not adbisable: You can soften them sand them off no knives and be careful they are hard to shave off without injury even in trained hands you can see a podiatrist wear looser shoes.

Question 10

can foot corns grow back in the same place despite not wearing poor fitting shoes?

Accepted Answer

That is  possible: depending on pressure on foot.

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