Corns, in addition to being unsightly, can also be very painful and even cause inflammation. On the other hand, corns often remind you to change uncomfortable shoes. All the changes on the feet not only disfigure them, but also bring pain and discomfort. Learn how to prevent corns and corns.

Feetcarry enormous weights and endure pressure in uncomfortable shoes. They are notorious for frostbite, perspiration, drying out and skin irritation. As a result of constant pressure or friction, the epidermis grows excessively. However, it does not peel off, but dies and forms growths as a result of ischemia. In this way, unsightly and often painfulcorns are formed on the feet . When there is pain, burning, and discomfort, it is a sign that the feet need special care. You can heal the changes on your feet yourself when they are sporadic and relatively small. However, when the problem increases and walking hurts, you should quickly see a podiatrist.

Corns, i.e. calluses and corns

Changes on the feet, depending on their location, can be divided into calluses (corns) and corns.

  • MODZELSare large, flat clusters of calloused epidermis, yellowish, without clear boundaries, quite soft. They arise as a result of uneven load on the foot - e.g. on the metatarsus in people wearing high-heeled shoes. They also form from the overload caused byobesityas well as from abnormal gait. If the calluses are large, they can be painful. It feels stinging under strong pressure. If you don't do anything with them and make your shoes more comfortable, inflammation can develop underneath the calluses, causing pain with each step.
  • CORNERSon the other hand, are small, hard, usually located on the fingers - on their joints or contact surfaces. They arise from wearing too tight or poorly fitting shoes. It also happens that the incorrect structure of the feet is to blame for the formation of corns - e.g. subcutaneous bone unevenness. Regardless of the cause, the effect is the same: the callous epidermis grows and is pressed into he althy skin, creating protruding, conical lumps with the core penetrating deep into the body.The corn root digs deep into the foot when you walk and put pressure on it, causing pain.

Corns and corns - prevention is better than cure

First of all, wear comfortable, non-compressive shoes, avoid tight socks and tights. As soon as a lump appears, cover it. There are various cushions, patches and pressure pads available on the market. Remember to care for your feet regularly. Use a cream with a high urea content every day - 15-50 percent. Remove calloused skin systematically with a grater. If it does not build up too quickly, usefoot scrubtwice a week. Every day after bathing, lubricate your feet with a moisturizing cream.

Removal of prints by a specialist

If the print is painful or, despite fighting it with home remedies, it persistently appears in the same place, go to a specialist (podiatrist). You need to check whether the culprit is the wrong shoes, or diseases and abnormalities in the structure of the feet (crooked toes, poor blood circulation in the feet). In severe cases, the corns are removed with a special drill. The treatment does not require anesthesia, and the wound should be covered with a plaster. It can be performed in a surgeon's or experienced pedicurist's office. You can get rid of modzela in a clinic that specializes in foot care.

How to treat corns with home remedies?

Home remedies for corns

If the prints are small, you can try removing them at home. At the pharmacy, you can choose from various preparations in the form of liquids, gels or patches (Scholl, Abe, Compeed). Patches, usually based on salicylic or lactic acid, soften the affected areas and provide immediate relief. In addition, they protect the feet from pressure and pain. Use the plasters until the imprint becomes soft and easy to remove. Liquids and gels are applied twice a day.

Calluses can be rubbed with a special grater (you can buy them at a drugstore), but before that you have to soak your feet in water with soap, s alt - regular or cosmetic. Do not use a knife to cut it, as you could injure yourself and lead to infection. Also, avoid pumice stone, which, when used for a long time, becomes a hotbed of pathogenicbacteriaandfungi .

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