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Benefits of Corn And Its Side Effects Health Feed

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy...read more

Dermatologist•Lucknow
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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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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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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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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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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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
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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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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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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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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Treat with ultrasound which will help you to reduced with pain. To remove the corn totally apply moisture creams like paraffin oil or soft creams which will remove the corn.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Dermatologist•Anand
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Shoe inserts can help prevent corns. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Soak, soften, and file. Soak your feet in warm water and use a pumice stone or callus file to reduce corns and calluses. Gently move the stone in a circle or side-to-side to remove dead skin. You can do this in the shower too.
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PGDHHM, MBBS

General Physician•Delhi
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wear properly fitting shoes to avoid corns in future and using protective pads. Medicated patches can help remove corns .
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