Question 1

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 2

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 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?

Accepted Answer

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

best way to treat corns?

Accepted Answer

Tight shoes?: If you are wearing shoes that are too tight – correct that.  A pedorthist can help with finding appropriate shoes.   Corns are often treated with pads over the area or can be shaved down.   For feisty corns, a visit to your friendly neighborhood podiatrist is your best bet. Take care.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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