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| CORNS |
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| TECHNICAL TERM.. Conical or triangular areas of thickened dead skin at side of foot over toe-joints (hard corns) or between toes (soft corns) sometimes form over old wound and scars. Due to excessive repated friction and pressure on parts of the foot. 5 Basic Tpes Of Corns... Hard Corns.. Have a whitish core that gives off pain and are shaped like a cone and pointing down. These are usually found on toes, outer side of the sole or on the sole. Soft Corns.. These are found between the toes and extremely painful. They have a rubbery texture because of moisture between the toes, and caused by the pressure of the toes rubbing on eachother. Seed Corns.. These are found on the soles of the feet and can occure in multiples of 5 to 50. No larger then a pin head in most cases and are not as painful as the others. Capillary Corns.. Thess type of corns are hard corns with complications. The pressure causes callus and the underlying blood vessels to become enlarged, and forced towards the surface. Capillary-Nerve Corns.. They are the same as capillary corns however the nerve endings are inflamed as well. They are usually found on the tip of the toes and on people with thin delicate skin. |
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| PREVENTION |
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| Buy Shoes That Fit.. Narrow shoes can contribute to corns and callus. Shoes with more room for the toes are less likely to do so. Consider tailor made orthotics and preventive bandages. |
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| TREATMENT |
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| Soak, then rub.. Soften corns or calluses by soaking your feet in plain lukewarm water for five to ten minutes. Then use a pumice stone, available at any drugstore or by your esthetician, to rub off dead skin a little at a time. Oil' em up.. After soaking and rubbing, use a moisturizing cream to help keep your feet soft. Cushion the offenders.. To lessen pain from soft corns between your toes, work a tuft of lambs wool between your toes. Lamb's wool is available at drugstores. |
| FILS FAST FACT.. Vitamin E Cream or oil effectively penetrates and softens corns and calluses. |
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| WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR |
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| If your corn or callus pain persists despite self care see your esthetician. She can trim the corn or callus and that can take the pressure off that area of your foot. |
| If you have diabetes, or if you have diminished sensation or decreased circulation in your feet, it is wise to see a podiatrist for any foot problem. |
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