Corns and Calluses
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- Corns and Calluses treatment
- Diet for corns and calluses
- Nutritions and supplements for corns and calluses control
- Corns and calluses herbal treatment
- Homeopathy treatment for corns and calluses
Calluses are thickening of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, in response constant friction and pressure on skin. They are common on the hands and feet. Corns are similar to calluses but are more localized, usually appearing on the sides of toes that are compressed under constant restrictive pressure. The mass of a corn forms an inverted cone of thickened tissue extending deep enough into the skin to cause considerable pain. Unlike plantar warts, which are virally induced masses that have visible blood capillary systems at their base, the deeper tissue of corns and calluses is glassy, like a very heavy wax.
Normally it is unsightly, you need treatment only if it is causing discomfort. As a treatment just try to eliminate the pressure and friction. If you are a diabetes paitient that causes poor circulation to your feet, then you hava a greater risk of complications.
Corns and calluses causes due to constant friction or pressure on the skin from repetitive actions. Its causes include the ill fitting shoes, tight shoes or high heals puts pressure on your foot. While if they are loose then it repeatedly slide and rub against the skin. Also wearing shoes without socks can lead to friction. Calluses on hands occur due to force on hands as working with tools on your job or at home.
Preventive measures for corns and calluses
Wear well-made shoes that fit well and that conform to the normal contour of your feet and give your toes plenty og room. If you wear high heels and/or shoes with pointy toes, save them for special occasions only - and occasions when you will not be suspending many hours on your feet.
Use padded gloves while using hand tools or pad your tool handles with cloth tape or covers. You can use padding to your foot also, apply the cotton around the area where friction occurs oftenly. Donut-shaped corn pads are available in pharmacies.
- Treatment for corns and calluses: This section provides information about which skin treatments are most effective for curing.
- Corns and calluses diet: It gives information and guidelines to choose your sample diet to eliminate your corns and calluses.
- Corns and calluses nutritions and supplements: This section provides comprehensive list of nutritional supplements for corns and calluses.
- Herbal treatment for corns and calluses: This section focuses on various traditional herbal treatments used to cure corns and calluses.
- Corns and calluses homeopathy treatment: It provides information about homeopathic medicines required for curing corns and calluses.