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Corn - know your treatment options
Corns and calluses form on foot and can be quite problematic if not treated on time. Approximately 5% of the Indian population suffers from corn at some point in their lives. Corns can affect individuals of all ages, but they are more common among middle-aged and older adults. Read to find more.
Condition
What is Corn and Callus?
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when the skin tries to protect itself against friction or pressure. They often form on feet and toes or hands and fingers.view more
How to diagnose a corn?
Physical Examination
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Causes
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes and socks
- Wearing shoes and sandals without socks can cause friction on your feet
- Playing instruments or using hand tools excessively.
- Inheriting a tendency to develop corn
Symptoms
- A thick, rough area of skin
- A hardened, raised bump
- Tenderness or pain under the skin
- Flaky, dry or waxy skin
Causes
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes and socks
- Wearing shoes and sandals without socks can cause friction on your feet
- Playing instruments or using hand tools excessively.
- Inheriting a tendency to develop corn
Symptoms
- A thick, rough area of skin
- A hardened, raised bump
- Tenderness or pain under the skin
- Flaky, dry or waxy skin
When to go for surgery? What would be the complication if not operated?
It may be possible to remove the corn through self care at home. However, according to the doctors, medical treatments assure much relief from the hazards of corn when various forms of self-care measures are found to be a failure. Trimming the damaged skin, prescribed medications, use of customized shoe pads are some of the suggestions that the doctors usually advise. Surgery is the last and very rare option at the hands of the doctor if the cause of corn development is due to any kind of friction by the wrong alignment of bones or abnormal bone structures. Complications if left untreated Pain Bursitis Osteomyelitis Septic arthritis
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How is the recovery after surgery?
The recovery period involves keeping the surgical site clean, dressing changes as advised by the healthcare provider, and avoiding pressure or friction on the affected area to promote healing. Most people can resume normal activities within a few days to a couple of weeks after the procedure, with complete healing typically occurring within a few weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Friction or pressure on the skin, often due to ill-fitting shoes or repetitive actions.
Prevention includes wearing proper-fitting shoes,using protective padding, and regular foot care.
Minimal side effects, minor discomfort, or redness may occur.
