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Corns and Treatment Options
Corns like calluses cultivate from a buildup of dead skin cells on the foot, thickening and hardening. They contain a circular cone with a point that presses down into the nerves below, and are painful to put pressure on. Corns usually develop on the bottoms of the foot and usually underneath the toes and sides of the toes. Corns can become red and irritated from continuous pressure from rubbing against socks and shoes. Soft corns are other types of corns that develop between the toes.Some sources for corns are tight fitting shoes, high heels, constrictive stockings and socks, bent unstraight toes and a constant rubbing of toes against the front of the shoe from loose footwear. Soft corns develop out of bony prominences and grow between the toes. They become soft due to wetness held between the toes and shoes.
Most cases of corns are easily preventable. You should wear clean, stable shoes with plenty of space in the forefoot to avoid rubbing up against the front of the shoe. Also, avoid footwear that is too loose. Use shoe inserts or orthotics made with shock absorbent materials to take some of the pressure off the forefoot when walking or exercising. Avoid constrictive nylons and socks to provide a more breathable surrounding for the feet.
In most cases corn busting products and medicated pads are ineffective in eliminating corns. These products often add to pain and discomfort. Diabetes patients should almost never employ corn solutions to treat corns.
If conservative treatments do not provide relief, contact your physician.
