8 C’s about Corns.

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  Corns 

     Corn is a horny thickening of the skin. 

      It is cone shaped with its apex pointing inwards and its base on the skin surface.


1.Commonly seen on toes and feet.

It is commonly seen on the sole of the feet(though sometimes found on fingers)

Corns are commonly seen on toes

Toe corn
 

2. Caused due to friction.

They are mainly formed at non weight bearing parts .The ill fitting or high heeled shoes puts pressure on the toes. Wearing shoes without socks also exposes the feet  to friction.

Heeled shoes put pressure on the feet            Wearing shoes without socks

Pointed shoes does'nt allow toes to wiggle

3.Circumscribed & horny in texture.

They are circular and pointed towards the inside hence pricking pain is experienced. There might be central hard tissue or soft depending upon type of corn.


Structure of a corn

4.Composed of  keratin masses.

Corns are formed of the keratin tissue , the tissue which forms hair , nails etc. It consists of dead skin cells.

 5.Changing the footwear is helpful.

Always buy comfortable footwear. Choose the ones which allow your toes to wiggle when wearing them.Use cushioned footwear.


Correct footwear choice

6.Co-morbidities call for infection.

 In  people who have diabetes, heart problems, circulatory problems, low immunity etc, Corns might get infected. It will lead to pain, inflammation and pus formation.

Co morbidities can call for infection

 7.Complications of infected corn. 

Take treatment before the corn gets infected. Infected corn may lead to bursitis, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. A stitch in time saves nine. Though looks small never neglect it.

 8.Can be treated with Homeopathy.

Homeopathy can give good results without any side effects. The corns are resolved without any cutting or incision. Single or multiple all can be treated with the sweet pills.

Homeopathic medicinesSmiling feet after treatment


Dr.Sneha Suryavanshi Porlekar MD(Hom),

Homoeocare Clinic.

Katraj

Pune. 

Maharashtra, India.

Call on -9168614747 for Appointments  

Phone and Video Consultation available                         

 

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