How Can Corns Over The Soles Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016

Question: Hi, my husband is suffering from multiple corns in foot area.Previously he had just one such but in recently he has developed multiple such corns.He has soaked his foot multiple times in warm water and rubbed pumice stone over it. This remedy gives relief for some days but then the corn reappears. Can you please provide the reason for the same and any ointment
that can be applied for immediate relief.

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may consider using SALIDERM

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthCare Magic,

I have gone through your query,

Corns over the soles appear due to constant exposure to pressure and friction. With repeated friction, the skin over those areas becomes dead and forms a hard protective surface. A few measures from your side along with a sincere effort will surely give him much relief.

I would suggest you do the following:
- soak and wash both feet with warm saline water twice daily.
- regular scrubbing with pumice stone while soaking will help in removig hard skin.
- apply salicylic acid cream available over the counter, only over the affected areas. You may consider using SALIDERM or SALEX-H. The use of these should be re-considered if he has diabetes, peripheral neuropathy
- use well fitted shoes
- you may consider the use of soft foot pads which can be kept in shoes for pain relief and faster healing
- do not share shoes or any other podiatric devices

Hope I have answered to your query,
Feel free to discuss further or else kindly close and give your feedback.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY