Corns there are various ways to treat: home remedies, plasters, or in the worst case, the distance. You should, however, because of the risk of infection, a doctor.
The cause of corns: often poor Shoe choice
Corns develop as a result of corneal thickening and friction to the skin. It is usually dry skin or tight or incorrectly fitting shoes, which cause the emergence of pests. Especially High Heels and top boots favor the education. What is fashionable in Trend, like therefore, are not necessarily the feet. The high pressure at the narrow Points leads to the fact that the skin thickens to protect itself from the persistent irritation. But also points where bone or solid fabric rubbing against the skin, provide a breeding ground for corns. Thus, even socks, the hard stitching on the foot, chafing, unpleasant corneal thickenings trigger. Often, toes or their joints are also affected. By foot deformities such as Hammer – and ball-toe, also friction that the skin is trying to protect.
What is chicken eye differs from that of a wart
Corns by their round shape and sharply demarcated corneal detect a thickening. But where does the Name come from? The in the centre by shimmering, mostly yellowish horn wedge, reminiscent of the pupil of an eye. With a lot of imagination in the usually between five and eight millimeters wide and smooth surface of an eye. The tissue around the chicken eye can also change, so that accumulation of fluid or inflammation.
In contrast to warts, which grow upwards, and a substantial survey show, the cornea growth of a chicken eye in the depth of the tissue. In addition, they are level, depending on the depth and development, a painful affair. Warts hurt a little, but Affected a itching.
About the author
Shinji Takagi is since 2010 part of LIBERTA CO. As International Manager of Baby’s Foot and an expert on foot health and care, it helps to wear since then, the Knowledge of beautiful, well-groomed feet in the world.
Treatment of corns: patches, home remedies, removal
The first and probably the most logical action in the fight against corns is to remove the cause of all Evil out of the way. Since it can happen that the Pair of favorite shoes back in the closet. For the beginning, but even simple patches can get at least pain relief. Because the pressure is distributed over a large area and relieves the affected part of the. The pharmacy is useful. With corns plasters and tinctures, to provide you with the appropriate utensils for the self-employed to the Infirmary.
Who prefer home remedies: vinegar, water, climbing herb, Aloe Vera, lemon juice or onion slices can be found in almost every kitchen, but also support the treatment of corns.
But these are already too large or painful, and against any home remedies resistant, is a visit to the doctor is necessary. From the interference in the own four walls is not recommended it strongly, since infection and inflammation are in danger! The doctor or medical chiropodist soaked initially, the cornea in a hot foot bath, before the appropriate equipment, the chicken eye is removed. The horn wedge sits very low, can also be a repeated treatment is necessary.
Corns prevention
It is best to let it not to the formation of corns. Important here is to make sure, therefore, as a preventive measure to good foot care and to regularly remove the keratinized skin. Overnight moisturizing cream makes the skin more flexible and less corneal prone. Also the Shoe choice should be made Wisely. The fashion heart can’t resist, despite the convenience of deficiency, you can place a protective pad on the pressure-sensitive to the localized friction to mitigate directly. Thus, a preventive of the formation of corns prevented. Foot problems are the cause of the vulnerability, can help orthopedic insoles.