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A member asked:

I have dr.scholl's corn remover that comes with the salicylic acid and i used it, but all it did was make the corn white, what do i do now?

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Dr. Antonio Cruz answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Stubborn corns: These can be pretty stubborn however, once the skin is white and soft, it can be gently pared with either a pumice stone or something that can remove that dead layer of skin gently.

Answered 5/2/2016

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