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How To Remove Corn On The Inside Of The Little Toe?

I have what looks like a corn on the inside of my little toe. It is very painful and I have to put something between my toes to cushion it so I can wear shoes and walk. This has been going on for a couple of weeks now. I have used corn medicine but it doesn't seem to help. I ice it every night. Do you have any suggestions?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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hello,

there are two kind of diseases that can present in this manner

1. Intertrigo ( a fungal infection, mostly present on both feet, more in diabetics) can be treated with a course of oral antifungals and application of antifungal locally.

2. Corn, which are mostly unilateral (on one feet), can be treated with simple application of a corn medicine (containing lactic acid and salicylic acid) for a month. It can be also removed by a dermatologist in one go

I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist to distinguish between both conditions and give you an appropriate treatment

Thanks

Dr Jyoti Gupta
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How To Remove Corn On The Inside Of The Little Toe?

hello, there are two kind of diseases that can present in this manner 1. Intertrigo ( a fungal infection, mostly present on both feet, more in diabetics) can be treated with a course of oral antifungals and application of antifungal locally. 2. Corn, which are mostly unilateral (on one feet), can be treated with simple application of a corn medicine (containing lactic acid and salicylic acid) for a month. It can be also removed by a dermatologist in one go I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist to distinguish between both conditions and give you an appropriate treatment Thanks Dr Jyoti Gupta