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The thickened and raised skin commonly seen in the soles of the hands and feet is called corns. This article explains the homeopathic treatment of corn.

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Published At July 5, 2018
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What Is Corn?

Corn is a small, raised bump on the skin with thick and hard areas. Corn develops due to abnormal pressure or friction on the skin. Generally, they develop on the outer skin layer of feet, toes, hands, and fingers and cause discomfort. By simply eliminating the cause, like pressure and friction, the corn may disappear. Corns are gray white yellow, or brown, depending on the site. Corns have a hard center and surrounding inflamed skin. These are present on the non-weight-bearing areas of the feet. Those are at the tops and sides of the toes or in between toes. Rarely, they may be present at weight-bearing places as well. Sometimes, if the patient is diabetic or has a poor blood supply, it causes a greater risk of complications from corns. In that case, it should be treated under the supervision of a doctor.

What Are the Types of Corn?

The different types of corn are:

  • Hard Corn - It usually forms on the top of the toes, on the sole of the feet, or on the outside of the little toe. It is a compact lump with a thick core.

  • Soft Corn - It is a small inflamed patch with a smooth center on the skin. It usually appears between the toes.

  • Seed Corn - This is the least common type of corn that occurs on the heel or ball of the feet.

What Are the Causes of Corn?

Corns are caused by pressure and friction from repeated actions. Some of the reasons for developing corn include:

  • Wearing tight-fitting footwear.

  • Wearing high-heeled footwear.

  • Structural deformities such as hammertoes, deformities since birth, and tailor’s bunions (the shape of the bone bows outwards, creating a bony bulge).

  • Foot sliding forward due to shoes that fit too loosely.

  • Bony prominence located between fingers.

  • Perspiration of foot.

  • Going barefoot.

  • Walking in improper posture or walking too heavily on the outer or inner edge of the foot.

  • Walking, running, or standing for long periods of time.

  • Wearing shoes and sandals without socks.

  • Playing instruments or using hand tools.

  • Genetics can be a reason for developing corn.

What Are the Symptoms of Corn?

The symptoms of corn appear as:

  • Rough and thick areas are present in the non-weight-bearing regions.

  • In the center of the hardened skin is a rising bump.

  • Pain or tenderness is present.

  • Flakes and dry or waxy skin are present.

  • Difficulty in walking, in case of painful corn.

How to Diagnose Corn?

It is not difficult to diagnose corn, and no major tests are required for its diagnosis. The doctor is likely to diagnose corns by examining the affected area to rule out other causes of hardened skin, such as cysts and warts. The doctor may cut an edge of the hardened skin to confirm the diagnosis. If the skin bleeds or reveals dried blood, it is a wart and not corn. The doctor will also ask the patient about his lifestyle and check his footwear. The doctor might also recommend an X-ray if he suspects an underlying bone structure problem.

How to Treat Corn at Home?

Corn can be treated at home by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Soak the corn in warm water for about ten minutes or until it becomes soft.

  • With the help of a wet pumice stone, file the corn gently with circular or sideways motions to remove the dead skin.

  • Apply moisturizing oil or cream to the area. Use products that contain salicylic acid, urea, or ammonium lactate. The products with ingredients soften the skin over time.

  • Use padding to protect from further irritation. Apply a cold pack for not more than ten to 20 minutes at a time to reduce pain and swelling in case of painful corn.

  • Use proper size shoes.

  • Trim the toenails properly. Never try to cut or remove the corn with a sharp object.

  • Commonly, corns gradually disappear when pressure and friction stop.

  • One should avoid treating corn himself if suffering from diabetes, heart disease, or problems with blood circulation.

What Are the Homeopathic Treatment Options for Corn?

Corns can be easily managed through homeopathic medicines. The homeopathic treatment alleviates the pain and prevents the recurrence of corn. Homeopathy offers a safe long-term remedy. The major benefits of homeopathic medicines are that they are very easy to take, are inexpensive, and do not have any side effects as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. The most commonly recommended homeopathic medicines include:

  • Lycopodium - It is most effective in cases of corns with pressing pain. Such cases have an aching pain in the affected area.

  • Antimonium Crudum - It is one of the most commonly used homeopathic medicines for corn. It is highly effective for corn in the feet. In such cases, the sole of the feet is mostly covered with corn, along with severe pain, which makes walking difficult.

  • Silicea - It is another homeopathic medicine given for soft corns that usually appear between the toes. Silicea is very safe as it is a natural remedy.

  • Sulfur - Sulfur is one of the best homeopathic medicines given in cases of burning pain in the soles of the feet due to corn. Painful corn is treated very quickly with sulfur.

What Are Some Potential Complications Associated With Corns?

Corns can lead to the below-mentioned complications

Complications after corn surgery may include numbness, infection, a floppy toe, swelling, stiffness of the toe or joint, and recurrence.

How Can Corns Be Prevented?

The following simple steps can be taken to prevent corn on hands and feet.

  • Use pumice stone regularly and gently to remove hard skin.

  • Wear well-fitting and comfortable shoes to prevent the development of corn on the feet.

  • Wear padded gloves while using tools to prevent the occurrence of corn on the hands.

  • Wear non-medicated corn pads, bandages, and felt pads over the areas that keep rubbing against the footwear.

  • Avoid walking barefoot.

  • Apply protective pads over the area where corn was developed previously.

  • If prone to having corn, consult the specialist.

When to See a Doctor for Corn?

One should consider seeing a doctor for a corn if,

  • It is causing severe pain or discomfort.

  • It is infected, indicated by redness, swelling, warmth, or pus.

  • One has diabetes, circulatory problems, or a weakened immune system.

  • One has difficulty walking or performing daily activities due to the corn.

  • Home treatments are not providing relief or the corn continues to worsen.

Conclusion:

The conventional procedure of treating corn involves surgery, but it is not a permanent cure as corns tend to recur. Corns treated successfully with homeopathy do not recur. Along with homeopathic treatment, certain simple precautions should be taken for existing corns which are given above.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.

Is It Possible to Remove Corn Through Homeopathy?

Homeopathic treatment has been proven very effective for relieving corn. Homeopathy not only relieves the pain but also prevents the recurrence of the corn. Antrim Crudum, Sulphur, Silicea, and Lycopodium are commonly used homeopathic drugs for treating corn.

2.

How Effective Is Thuja in Removing Corn?

Thuja is a tree, and its leaves and leaf oil are medicinal. It is a deep-acting medicine and is effective in softening hard tissue. Thuja is recommended for people with a recurrent tendency toward corn. Thuja ointment can also treat skin-related problems like polyps, warts, spots, tubercles, and eruptions.

3.

What Is the Effective Treatment for Corn?

Most corn disappears over time through friction or pressure. However, they can cause severe pain, so medical attention becomes essential. 
Some effective treatments for corn include:
 - Trimming away thickened excess skin of corn with a scalpel.
 - Using pumice stones to remove dead skin.
 - Using medicated patches.
 - Applying moisturizer over the corn and surrounding tissues.

4.

How Does Corn Occur?

Corns occur due to repeated skin friction, irritation, rubbing, and pressure on the skin. They generally occur on the prominent areas of the feet. Corn is formed as our body's response to protecting the underlying skin from pressure or irritation.

5.

Which Homeopathic Drug Is Effective in Treating Corn?

 
Homeopathic treatment is effective against corn. It involves only natural medicines in the form of pills and ointment. The medicines are also free of harmful side effects. Commonly recommended homeopathic drugs for corn include Antimonium crudum, Sulphur, Nitic Acid, Ranunculus Bulbosus Hepar sulph, Ferrum Pic, Silicea, and Lycopodium.

6.

Can We Get Rid of Corn in the Foot Overnight?

Overnight removal of corn from the foot is impossible, but it can be gradually removed with continuous treatment. First, soak the feet in warm soapy water for a few minutes; this will soften the hard surface. Then use a pumice stone or file to remove the dead skin.

7.

What Are the Home Remedies for Removing Corn?

If a person with corn has no underlying health problems like diabetes, home remedies will be a great solution for removing corn. Corn is a thick and hardened layer of skin formed due to repeated irritation or pressure. Using products like apple cider vinegar, castor oil, Aspirin, lemon, epsom salt, and baking soda can soften the hard skin.

8.

What Happens if Corn Is Left Untreated?

If corn is left untreated, it will continue to spread and harden further in the skin. This can lead to acute pain. As corns deepen, it will eventually crack the skin, creating an opening for bacterial infection. Untreated corn for people with diabetes can cause many complications.

9.

Is There a Hole in the Middle of the Corn?

The center or middle of the corn is called the core, the dense knot of skin. This is present in areas of high friction or pressure. The dense knot of the center skin is a circumscribed hyperkeratotic lesion. The center core is a special feature of the corn that distinguishes it from the calculus.

10.

Does Corn Go Away on Its Own?

Mostly corn goes away on its own if the pressure or irritation causing it is removed. Also, the corn can be removed by trying home remedies such as soaking the feet and removing hardened skin. Trying home remedies is an effective treatment for corn.

11.

Are There Roots for Corn?

Corns do not have roots. As corn comes back even after removal, people believe it has roots. However, corn removal does not necessarily remove the causative agent of the corn. If the cause is not removed, it tends to return, not because of the root.

12.

Can Vaseline Be Used for Removing Corn?

Vaseline is petroleum jelly used to moisturize the corn and surrounding skin. Moisturing the corn will soften it, and removal of the corn will be easy when it is soft. Petroleum jelly can also be applied to the surrounding skin before placing a medicated patch over the corn.

13.

Why Does Corn Hurts?

Corns are conical or circular. The cone cores point inward and exert pressure on a nerve, leading to sharp pain when pressure is applied to the corn. This can be prevented by wearing thick, cushioned socks and comfortable shoes with soft soles.

14.

Why Does Corn Reoccur?

Friction, pressure, and irritation are the main causes of developing corn. Anything that increases pressure or irritation will increase the risk of developing corns. For example, ill-fitting shoes, high-heeled shoes, and deformities like bunions and hammer toes.
Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar
Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar

Homeopathy

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