WHAT ARE CORNS?

Corns tend to develop at the pressure points of the body like the bottom part of your feet and along the border of your toe. It is thick, hardened skin that develops in the areas exposed to repeated friction and pressure. Corns could be unsighted but they can turn very painful.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR CORNS?

• Bunions: are bumps in the big toe that deranges the shape of the big toe. Repeated friction by shoe would cause corn formation.
• Poorly fitting shoes: if shoes are not as per the shape of the foot then corns may develop in the areas of friction.
• Certain occupations, such as farmers or garden workers.
• Hammertoe: is a deformity of the toe making the toes clawed thus would cause friction by the shoes.
• Hand gloves: should be used while handling tools to avoid friction.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF CORNS?

• Pain
• Sore feet
• Septic arthritis
• Fungal infection

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORNS? 

Signs and symptoms of corn:-

• Hard and thick areas of skin
• The rounded or conical appearance of a bump on the skin
• Dry, scaly, or flaky skin on the corn
• Pain in corns
• If they appear on their feet then interfere with walking

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CORNS?

• Anything that causes pressure or friction on the skin.
• Shoes that are too tight or too high-heeled, causing pressure
• Skipping socks
• Using hand tools or playing with instruments.

DIAGNOSIS OF CORNS

The diagnosis can be made by observing the characteristic changes in the skin. Specialized tests are not necessary.

TREATMENT OF CORNS

Treatment for corn is self-care, and surgery but these treatments are not permanent and safe. Thus homeopathic treatment is the best treatment for Corn.

MANAGEMENT OF CORNS

• The patient should be advised to maintain hygiene
• Don't tough corns of other people.
• Use comfortable shoes that give your toes plenty of room.
• Use protective covering.
• Wear padded gloves while using hand tools.

HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF CORNS

There are medicines like antim crud, sulphur, ferrum picric, Lyco, silicea  etc which can remove the corn completely without recurrence. But medicine depends on the presentation of the case and should never be taken without consulting a registered homeopath. Homeopathy has a permanent cure for corn.

DO’s AND DON’Ts

Do’S

• Keep the corns dry to prevent spread.
• Use comfortable shoes that give your toes plenty of room.
• Use protective covering.
• Wear padded gloves while using hand tools.

Don’ts

• Don't pick or scratch the corns.
• Don’t touch someone's corn.