Corns are dense, hardened portions of the skin that have formed due to constant pressure, strain, irritation, or agitation. They usually form on the sides and soles of the feet. They usually show up on thin portions of the foot’s skin like the top of the foot and toes. They vary from hard to soft; soft corns usually develop between the middle toes, while hard corns develop on the tops of the toes. Seed corns, found on the bottom of the foot, occur when sweat ducts are blocked.
Corns lead to staph infections and begin to secrete pus. A podiatrist treats your corns with conservative treatments, including trimmings to relieve pain, to apply padding to the area to reduce pressure on the ailment when necessary. Topical medications are also available to help slow or prevent corn regrowth. Read this informative infographic to know more about foot corns treatment.
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