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How To Treat A Corn In The Foot?
Hello Dr., I am having a corn in my right foot at the very base for the 3rd time. I got it removed for 2 times by undergoing a local surgery. I am not sure, what to do. I have still not consulted any dermatologist. I have also applied a corn cap and the skin has become yellowish. Will it be advisable to apply a corn cap and remove it by myself at home ? or should i consult a dermatologist first and take his advise ? or is it advisable to again undergo a surgery and getting it removed ? Kindly suggest the best advise of the three. Also do any of the home treatments like Lemon pils applying on the infected area, applying Cloves on the infected area do work and are advisable.
Thanks,
Tariq Pathan from Bangalore
Thanks,
Tariq Pathan from Bangalore
Mon, 9 May 2016
Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
As it has recurred 2 times already so I would advise you to get it checked with podiatrist . Corns of feet wouldn't get better unless the cause of pressure is eliminated . The underlying issues should be treated in order to get rid off such corn issues .At home you can follow these:
1. wash your feet well , make them dry and apply foot moisturizers daily.
2.wear comfortable shoes .
3.use foot filer to gently remove the hard skin regularly.
Recurrent corns which is a chronic problem shows the possibility of some structural abnormality in foot structure which should be checked with podiatrist . Don't try to remove or puncture it at home as it can lead to bacterial infection . Consult foot expert ( podiatrist) straight away.
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
As it has recurred 2 times already so I would advise you to get it checked with podiatrist . Corns of feet wouldn't get better unless the cause of pressure is eliminated . The underlying issues should be treated in order to get rid off such corn issues .At home you can follow these:
1. wash your feet well , make them dry and apply foot moisturizers daily.
2.wear comfortable shoes .
3.use foot filer to gently remove the hard skin regularly.
Recurrent corns which is a chronic problem shows the possibility of some structural abnormality in foot structure which should be checked with podiatrist . Don't try to remove or puncture it at home as it can lead to bacterial infection . Consult foot expert ( podiatrist) straight away.
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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