Question 1

no matter what shoes i wear, my feet are always full of corns. corn caps don't work. i don't want to undergo an operation. any way to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

It's the shoes....: The theory is not all that complicated. Corns, or other descriptives of hard skin, are the result of pressure. normal skin gets trapped in-between two hard surfaces. The surfaces can be a bone and another bone, a bone and a shoe or even a bone and the floor. If the pressure becomes excessive in duration or degree, the skin will react to form callus. Resolution takes reducing the pressure.

Question 2

i have warts on my hands nd corns on my feet.i've taken thoosa for the treatment but it didn't work.what else should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: I would recommend evaluation by a podiatrist or dermatologist.  They should be able to help you.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what are corns?

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

Question 6

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 7

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 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 method should i use to remove corns?

Accepted Answer

Most Corns: Are due to a over growth of bone. I suggest you see a podiatrist.

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