Treatment of corns

General

A corn (medical: clavus) is a skin change that occurs due to chronic pressure on an area of ​​skin in the immediate vicinity of the bone arises. Corns often appear on the toes of the feet, especially in shoes that are too small or not ideally fitting. When treating a corn, therefore, not only the corn itself should be treated, but also the The cause of the development eliminated become. Since the condition can be associated with severe pain, quick relief is usually sought to remove the corn.

First of all, however, it should be ensured that it is a corn so that an appropriate treatment can be started. This can be done, for example, by the treating family doctor or dermatologist. A corn should be treated promptly is important, especially in the case of comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, as this is the only way serious complications avoided can be. Depending on the severity of the disease, a corn can be treated in different ways. Besides special Pave and Medication can also do the Performing an operation to be considered.

band Aid

One way to treat a corn is that Use of special corn plasters, which in the pharmacy can be purchased. Self-treatment with the patches is possible, but not recommended in every case. In order to determine the cause of the appearance of the corn, as well as to find out whether the use of such a patch makes sense individually, the corn is recommended assessed by a doctor allow.

The special Corn plasters is usually circular and has a hole in the middle. This serves the Relief of the affected area and with it one Symptom improvement. There are also patches with one integrated active ingredientwhich the Softens skin around corns. After the skin has softened, it can Corn removed become. If necessary, repeated therapy with a plaster is necessary until the corn can be removed. These patches should ideally, however applied under medical supervision so that the course of treatment can be documented and, if necessary, intervened. Patients with very dry and poorly healing skin should discuss alternative therapies with their treating doctor before using the patch.

Medication

Medication, To treat a corn, you usually want the Soften the skin of the affected area and with it that Prepare corn for removal. To soften the skin, be acidic ingredients how Salicylic acid or Lactic acid diluted and applied in drop form. In addition to the medication, a warm foot bath help to soften the skin additionally.

The drugs are in pharmacy available and can therefore be used for Self-medication can be applied. A longer therapy with the active ingredients will however not recommended. In order to be able to follow the treatment and, if necessary, intervene, it is advisable to have it carried out by a treating doctor or podiatrist. Especially people with Diseases that make foot wounds difficult to heal, becomes a Therapy under guidance recommended.

Remove

The real one Removal of the corn works best when educated Horny layers soft are. In order to soften this, a foot bath can be recommended in addition to plasters and drops, which are available in the pharmacy. However, if the corn is so big and deep that these funds are insufficient, a professional treatment become necessary to a doctor or podiatrist.

After soaking with water, the corn can be treated with a trained eye sharp scalpel or any other medical tool away become. At particularly deep corns can several sessions may be necessary until the corn can be completely removed. In individual cases, the implementation of a surgery be necessary to be able to completely remove the corn and also to prevent the appearance of further corns in the area.

Home remedies

Important in treating corns is both that direct therapy of the corn itself as well as the Treatment of the causesthat could have led to it. It is therefore of no use that Remove corns and continue to use the same shoes, for example, because this Recurrence (Recurrences) are preprogrammed. In order to eliminate the cause, the Do not wear shoes that are too tight. Soft Cotton socks, pressure-relieving insoles in the shoe or Footwear made from soft materials can also lead to a reduction in pressure. Also can Regular washing and creaming of the feet also help with that skin to make more resilient. If a foot malposition is the cause of the corns, insoles can also be used here. However, these should be adjusted by the orthopedic surgeon if possible.

Sporadic and smaller corns can be done with the necessary care independently and without a consultation with the doctor. In addition, it is helpful to take some pressure relief a few days to weeks before the removal, in order to make the corn smaller and, above all, softer. You can then use pumice the corn gently and if possible rub in several sessions.

There are some Home remedieswhich can help a corn to be removed in the initial stage in self-therapy. All home remedies serve that Softening the skin, to make the removal of the corn possible afterwards. It should generally be ensured that at the actual distance the surrounding skin is spared and no wounds arise. Since sharp objects are often used during removal, with which the skin around the corn can be seriously damaged, this often results in wounds, which in individual cases lead to wounds Infections being able to lead. Treating a corn with home remedies only makes sense if the softening of the skin is sufficient to be able to remove the corn relatively easily.

Warm foot baths help soften the affected area well. Adding different ones Oil can help speed up the process a bit. After approx. 20-30 minutes the skin should be softened enough to be able to carefully remove small corns.

The use of Onions, Lemon juice, and salt is another popular home remedy that can be used to soften the affected area.

It is possible, Aspirin tablets to crush and with Lemon juice to mingle. The mixture can be applied to the corn and will help soften the skin. This home remedy is similar to the drugs that are available in pharmacies, as these, like aspirin, Salicylic acid contain.

With children

The use of salicylic acid drugs is generally avoided with children. Since children usually have a thinner skin may exhibit the emollient effects of the drug unpleasant consequential damage cause. Since corns that appear in children are usually small and superficial appearances is the softening of the skin lesion by a warm foot bath is usually sufficientso that the corn can then be removed.

With children it should Go to the doctor should be considered if corns occur, in order to have professional therapy carried out and to receive recommendations for avoiding a corn in the future.

forecast

The forecast of a corn is usually very good. It is important to the corn to treat quicklyas soon as the discomfort occurs. This can help prevent the disease from progressing and any associated complications. Especially after surgical removal of the corn is that strict adherence to medical orders essential for a favorable healing process. Infections on wounds that arise due to the corn or in the context of removal, generally have an unfavorable influence on the healing process.

prophylaxis

A corn usually arises due to one constant pressure on an area of ​​skin, Which in close relation to a bone lies. In order to prevent the development of the disease, it is therefore essential that Avoid pressure point. Usually is a poorly fitting footwear responsible for the pressure point. Pressure points are very easy to develop, especially on feet that are not in the usual shape, for example due to a disease. Even when pressure points can no longer be properly perceived, as is often the case with diabetes mellitus, corns occur comparatively often. The purchase properly fitting shoes and wearing insoles can help to prevent pressure points and thus the development of a corn.