Foot Corns - A Thick Problem
A foot corn is a thickening
of the skin due to unrelieved pressure on areas of the
foot. The most common area for a foot corn to appear is
on the top of the toes. This is the area where pressure
from your shoes ultimately leads to foot corns.
Another common reason for foot corns are toes which have become
deformed as a result of a disease such as arthritis.
Hammertoes, an abnormal gait, bunions, tight shoes, or even a
seam or stitch inside the shoe which rubs against the toes can
all be a cause of foot corns. Although not as common, foot
corns can also appear in between toes and the sole of your
feet.
Certain foot corns are entwined with the nerves of the skin and
these types of corns are very painful and develop a core which
is also known as the root. These foot corns can also cause
inflammation around the area of the foot corn.
Studies have shown that women have more corns due to wearing
tight fitting shoes on a daily basis. High heels are gorgeous
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Women also fear embarrassment of having
foot corns because of the type of shoes they wear. For example,
open toe shoes and sandals can show all the flaws of the
feet.
Men also have foot corns and normally have to seek treatment
due to thickness and tough areas around the foot corn.
Treatment is as simple as removing the cause of the friction,
however, the skin can also be protected by wearing corn
pads.
Also, you can use an abrasive such as a pumice stone to file
down the foot corn. It is not uncommon for an infection or
ulceration of the foot to occur in the area of the foot corn
formation and unhealthy tissue may need to be removed by your
medical provider and antibiotics may be prescribed so that the
infection is resolved.
A foot corn is treatable and can be prevented. Learn more so
that you can avoid future foot corns. Your feet deserve to be
healthy and look great too!
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