Question 1

i had a corn on both pinky toes that were risen and lighter than my brown complexion. after removal, the skin where the corns use to be is now bright red (i feel no pain). will this redness fade and turn brown again? it has been a week since removal.

Accepted Answer

I time: The red color will subside.  You need to ensure that you avoid the kind of shoes that caused the corns in the first place.
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Question 2

is tiger balm good for foot corn removal?

Accepted Answer

I do not believe: So, file with an emory board and apply moisturizer. See a podiatrist who can offer you a more permenant solution.

Question 3

do corns between toes turn brown?

Accepted Answer

Corns: Can turn brown if have had no treatment to them.  Do not use otc acids, see a podiatrist.

Question 4

how can i remove corns on 2nd toe?

Accepted Answer

File with an Emory: Board. Make sure shoes are not tight. Keep in mind bony prominences along with friction cause corns, see a foot doc to discuss permenant corrections...

Question 5

how do hammer toes differ from corns?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hammertoes are deformity of the bone.
Corns are thickening of the skin which may be caused by the bone deformity.

Question 6

what is the cure for corns on my toes?

Accepted Answer

See below: Corns are caused by friction rubbing on the toe or between the toes.
Wider shoes may help, trimming down the thick skin will help.  Often there is a bone or bone spur involved and this may need to be removed.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

have little bumps (corns) on toes, is it possible for them to be treated and go away?

Accepted Answer

Bumps on toes: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 9

how to remove corns off toes?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how to eliminate corns on toes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Corns on toes can be caused by extrinsic (shoewear) and/or intrinsic factors.  Eliminating tight shoes is the first step.  Corn care with shaving, soaks, and padding can help.  Occasionally, surgery is recommended for corns caused from toe deformities that don't respond to nonoperative measures.  See a foot specialist for evaluation.

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I had a corn on both pinky toes that were risen and lighter than my brown complexion. after removal, the skin where the corns use to be is now bright red (i feel no pain). will this redness fade and turn brown again? it has been a week since removal.

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Is tiger balm good for foot corn removal?

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Do corns between toes turn brown?

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How can i remove corns on 2nd toe?

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How do hammer toes differ from corns?

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What is the cure for corns on my toes?

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

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Have little bumps (corns) on toes, is it possible for them to be treated and go away?

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How to remove corns off toes?

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