Calluses and corns are referred
to as thickened skin areas that turn out to be painful sometimes. A callus is
broader and also bigger compared to
corn,
and also it has a fewer defined edge. However,
corn
is a tiny
skin area which has become
thickened as a result of the pressure on it.
Corns on feet and calluses can be such a big issue
particularly when they start to cause pain while you are walking. There exist soft corns as well as hard corns. The soft corn is
formed in between the soft areas of the toes while the hard corn is formed on the top of the bony part of your
toes.
Calluses afflict the majority
of people who do not have corns. They are unattractive to take a look at
and also has to be removed to improve the appearance of your feet.
CAUSES CALLUSES AND CORNS
A lot of people use the terms calluses and also corns interchangeably, however, they are different
conditions. Calluses result from one primary cause-
Excessive pressure on the bottom part of the feet.
Corns are formed in
lots of ways. Ordinarily, it is as a result of heat and also friction that is mounted on the skin which causes the
body to react by thickening that particular
region. When this pressure persists then the callous gets bigger and even
bigger, and also may form corn that may
lodge on its own into the epidermal layer.
SIGNS CALLUSES AND CORNS
To verify if what you have is a tough skin or perhaps
something severe, consider the following signs.
A. Search for hard
skin or maybe a growth on the metatarsal
bone ( a group of bones in the feet).
B. Whenever you put on
a high shoes or heels that have thin outsoles, you are not comfortable.
C. Look for extremely
hardened places under your toes.
D. Whenever you press
the afflicted areas, they just do not seem sensitive to the touch.
E. You usually feel
pain on the sole of your foot which disappears if you take away your shoes and
also relax for some minutes.
TREATMENT AND HOME REMEDIES
Before starting any personal formed treatment regimen, it is
best to first seek advice from your podiatrist or podiatric physician to figure
out the cause of, and also a more efficient
method of treating your calluses. Some health conditions like diabetic issues
are known to cause problems and also specialized
care solutions.
THE HOME REMEDIES
Aspirin
Aspirin also referred
to as salicylic acid can be utilized into a corn-softening substance. Grind
eight aspirin tablets into powder form,
after that mix in 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice. Apply the aspirin paste on
the corns on your toes and calluses in a significant
amount. Cover up your feet making use of a clinging
plastic wrap. Make use of a warm
towel and also wrap it around your feet. After about 20 minutes take out the towel and also plastic wrap. Then Scrub your
feet making use of a soft brush or perhaps a pumice stone.
Foot Bath
In a bowl of warm water, insert chamomile tea bag along with
your favorite liquid soap and maybe a pinch of salt; soak your feet for 15-20
minutes and then slowly toss out the softened corns or calluses making use of a
scrub brush with smooth and soft bristles or even a pumice stone. Then after
washing your feet, you may apply lotion or moisturizer.
Please Note: you should not apply the lotion or moisturizer
in between your toes as it might cause fungal infections on your feet.
Baking Soda
Also, works like
treatment for calluses and corns. It
works as a natural exfoliating agent helping to remove the dead skin covering
the corn; in this way, it will help the
skin recover. To be prepared, according to the publication, the individual adds
2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a bowl of warm water. After that, the feet
are soaked in the solution for about 10 to 15 minutes as well as the infected
area is scrubbed with a pumice stone to take away the dead skin.
POSSIBLE PREVENTION
Wear footwear that fits
properly and comfy to use. Bad fitting shoes cause
lots of friction on the feet and also trigger calluses and also corns to form.
If at all possible wear flat shoes and also make use of foot patches which are
non-medicated to guard your feet. Make sure toenails
are Trimmed properly. Put on socks that
match well. A very tight or perhaps loose socks may cause calluses and corns to
form.
At times corns and calluses result from deformities of the
toes "club foot, flat feet, hammer toes" or protruding bones on the
feet. If you have any of this deformities, try using toe spreaders and also
separators.