If you are active, it is normal that you may develop corns on your feet and hands at some point of time. Although not dangerous, corn can make your life a misery. Not to mention the fact that these hardened skin layers can take a lot away from the beauty of your extremities.
Thankfully, there are several home remedies for corns that you can use to reduce the pain and get rid of the corns. Before we get into the home remedies, let’s take a look at the symptoms and causes of corn. This will help you understand how corns develop and what measures you can take to prevent them from recurring.
If you notice small, hard, and thick areas on or between your toes, they definitely are corns. If the corn occurs on a nerve or exerts pressure on the surrounding nerves, you will also experience pain. Some of the symptoms of corns include:
Corns usually have a firm, hard center and can be painful. If you are diabetic or experience pain, it is best to consult a doctor rather than opting for home remedies. You may require specialized treatment that home remedies cannot offer.
There are many reasons for the development of corns on your hands or feet. Usually, they form due to pressure on the skin’s surface. Corns are more prevalent on the feet than hands, and often develop due to incorrect footwear.
Some of the causes of corns include:
If you have a habit of wearing sandals or shoes without socks, it is time to change. Socks protect your skin from the rough and firm materials that sandals and shoes are made from, preventing friction and corns.
If your shoes are too tight, they will exert pressure on certain parts of your feet, leading to the development of corns. On the other hand, if your shoes are loose, your feet will move around inside the shoes, causing friction. High heels are a major cause of corns among women, as they exert uneven pressure on the feet.
If you are the kind of person who uses hand tools or lifts heavy materials regularly, you are at a higher risk of developing corns on your hands due to friction.
If you regularly participate in athletic events, you will develop corns due to excessive pressure on certain parts of your feet as well as hands.
If you have an abnormal bone structure, it can cause pressure or friction when wearing shoes, resulting in corns.
Certain health conditions, such as scoliosis, result in flawed working of the feet, causing uneven distribution of weight. This can lead to development of corns.
There are numerous home remedies for corns and calluses, but it is best to use multiple remedies simultaneously if you want to get rid of it quickly. While using the home remedies, it is advisable to sand the area with a pumice stone to get rid of the hardened skin.
As corn is dead skin, it is best to try and remove it by rubbing the affected part of your foot or hand with pumice stone. However, before you do it, soak the area in warm water to soften the skin. This will make it easier to remove it with the pumice stone and not cause any discomfort while sanding.
Your corn can worsen or even get infected if your toes are constantly moist due to perspiration. You can avoid this complication by dabbing cornstarch on your feet, particularly between your toes. It will absorb the moisture and keep your feet dry.
Besides curing headaches, aspirin can also help with your corns. Crush a couple of aspirins and make a thick paste with a few drops of water. Apply the paste on the corn and seal it with a gauze or a bandage. Leave it overnight. Repeat the process every day until the corn disappears. You should see results in about two weeks’ time.
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