Question 1

what method should i use to remove corns?

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

Question 2

how to remove corns on your feet?

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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 3

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 4

what is kissing corns and if so how do you remove them?

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A corn : Is a buildup of dead skin. Kissing corns are when you have this on adjacent toes so a corn on one toe matches up with acorn on the opposing digit. The corns can be trimmed or pared away but will likely grow back once the person puts their shoes back on. Shaving down the underlying bony prominence is how to get rid of this. This is not done by you, rather by a foot doctor.

Question 5

how to remove corns off toes?

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Relieve Pressure: Corns and calluses are a result if increase pressure and friction on toes and feet. There are a number of gentle skin softening products available otc that help, along with non-medicated padding. Adjusting and altering shoes to relieve pressure spots helps too. See you pcp or podiatrist for a thorough evaluation. Healthy feet.. Dr.H.

Question 6

how can i  remove scars from corns?

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OTC medications.: Scars are difficult to completely remove but they can be lightened with over the counter products like Mederma or vitamin e.  The real cause of discoloration on the skin where a corn used to be is pressure from your shoes on a hammertoe.  Surgical correction of the deformity is the definitive treatment.  Otherwise, try wearing shoes with a deeper toe box.

Question 7

how do you remove corns that are on your pinky toes?

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You can file : The dead skin with an emory board. A podiatrist would use a scalpel. The real problem though is the underlying bone. A more permenant solution would be to have that bone filed down so there is nothing to rub on. Then you won't get the corn.

Question 8

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 9

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my calluses and corns?

Accepted Answer

Many: If you are healthy, there are over the counter treatments that are safe such as pads designed to thin the problem area and devices to thin the skin (pumice stone, etc.). It is best to use in or immediately after showering. Often, visits to the doctor every 3-6 mo. Will take away the pain by shaving the areas down (it doesnt hurt).

Question 10

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.

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