Question 1

how does a doctor remove a corn from your foot?

Accepted Answer

Cuts away dead skin: A doctor removes a corn by first cleaning the skin well. He may numb up the area with a lidocaine-type anesthetic if it looks like there may be pain involved. Then, he shaves away the dead skin forming the corn and callus, using a sharp scalpel blade.

Question 2

what doctor removes foot corns?

Accepted Answer

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 3

can you have corns on feet frozen of like warts or must they be cut out by doctor?

Accepted Answer

Corns are shaved off: Warts are usually frozen off, but corns and calluses are shaved off with a sharp scalpel blade.

Question 4

i keep getting corns on my left little toe - should i see my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Corns on the pinky toe are often caused by either a hammertoe or a twisted toe, both of which may require surgery to correct.  On the conservative side, treatment may be as simple as evaluating your shoes or creating a pair of custom molded orthoses for your shoes.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

i have two corns on my toes from wearing high heel shoes that rub my feet. what can i use to remove them?

Accepted Answer

Flats: Seriously, shoes that rub your toes aren't helping you. Stay away from corn removal products. They contain salicylic acid and can lead to nasty chemical burns. If moisturizing with hand lotion and avoiding further shoe pressure doesn't resolve the issue, a podiatrist can quickly and painlessly trim away the hard skin.

Question 9

what do you call two corns on my toes from wearing high heel shoes that rub my feet? what can i use to remove them?

Accepted Answer

You can file them: With an emory board. The cause however, is usually prominent bones under the skin. A podiatrist can shave those bones and make them smooth again so that the problem should not occur even if you were to wear a shoe that was somewhat tight.

Question 10

my doctor says that i need to have the bunions removed from the side of my feet is this a painful procedure?

Accepted Answer

Everyone: Handles pain differently. Why do you "need" your bunions removed? Do they hurt? Are you in pain?

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