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Corns and calluses are defined as thickened and hardened areas of the skin, which are formed due to excess pressure, friction or rubbing in a particular area. They generally form at the bottom of the feet and can cause discomfort and pain while walking. Corns usually form on the sides and tops of toes. There are several variants of corn such as hard corn, soft corn and seed corns. Calluses typically form in areas which undergo high friction. It can appear on hands and feet. Read on to find more ...more
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If you have leg pain then you have to rule out the casues for having leg pain. First of all check your weight and your haemoglobin levels, as Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having leg pain though there are no issues with the knee joint or back pain. If not if the pain radiates down the back of thigh and legs then it might be due to sciatica. Kindly consult the nearby physiotherapist. Hope you recover soon from the leg pain.
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More Ways to Prevent Corns on Your Feet. If you are overweight, losing excess weight will reduce some of the pressure on your feet and toes. Using a pumice stone regularly and keeping your feet clean and moisturized can help the areas where skin is thickening before it becomes a corn or callus.
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More Ways to Prevent Corns on Your Feet. If you are overweight, losing excess weight will reduce some of the pressure on your feet and toes. Using a pumice stone regularly and keeping your feet clean and moisturized can help the areas where skin is thickening before it becomes a corn or callus.
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Hello. The corns are difficult to treat and even more to prevent recurrence, At our center we do take care to solve both this issue. The corns, once they grow into the subcutaneous layer, then the corn caps or acid based creams are of no use. The excision will give you a complete relief of the acute symptoms. Further recurrence prevention will be guided to you accordingly. U can get in touch with me online for knowing any more details.
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