Can I remove a corn myself? How can I remove corns permanently at home? Is Vaseline good for corns? Can a salon remove corns? How to treat corn in Ayurveda?
Yes, there are some home remedies you can use to remove superficial callus or corn yourself
- Gently scrub the thickened skin area with pumice stone or heel scrubber daily till the skin is softened. Do not overdo the scrubbing and cause injury to the skin.
- Apply salicylic acid containing moisturizer after scrubbing to soften the skin.
- You can do home pedicure of sorts once a week, by adding baking soda and mild liquid soap to warm water and soak your feet for 10-15 minutes. You can follow this by scrubbing. This pedicure routine can also be done at a salon or parlor
- In case there is too much thickening of the skin, you can also apply corn caps or corn pads. Change the pad once every 48 hours. You can use corn caps for up to 2 weeks
If the corn is not resolved by home remedies or is too painful, then contact Smart Surgeons for the next treatment options.
What kind of footwear is good for foot corns? Are Crocs good for corns?
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has approved certain footwear brands that have footwear and footwear inserts, that are not only useful for foot corns, but other conditions as well. Crocs is not in this approved list, so we cannot say whether this brand can prevent foot corns.
Can salicylic acid cure corn? Do corn pads work? Do corn pads remove corns?
Corn caps typically contain salicylic acid that softens the skin. There are studies done on corn pads that have shown that application of corn pads is better than no treatment at all.
Corn caps are most effective in the callus stage, as the chemical can penetrate the affected skin layers and soften them.
Application of corn caps should be combined with wearing the right foot wear, to reduce further irritation of skin. Wearing the right foot wear is not just useful in prevention, but also in post treatment recurrence of foot corns.
How long should I wear corn caps? How long does foot corn last?
You can apply corn pads for up to 2 weeks and change the pad once in 2 days. Once the skin is softened, you can gently remove the callus by rubbing it with pumice stone or fine foot scrubber.
