How Can A Corn On The Foot Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

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Question : Have developed a corn on my feet had got it treated with radiation but the corners of that corn are still paining feeling like still the certain corner poertion of the corn is still left..the hole which has been created is still to heal but its almost one month..please suggest how to proceed and the treatment for the same..some doctors suggest I must do the surgery but its risky

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image in "Reports section" so that I am able to guide you better.
I suggest that you should allow the wound to heal before going on to next surgery. Wounds on sole anyways heal slow because of lack of rest and being a weight bearing region and moreover they cause a lot of discomfort and pain while walking due to weight bearing. Surgery is therefore not a first option for plantar warts or corns. There are alternatives to surgery e.g topical keratolytics, cryotherapy which can be tried after the wound heals.

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