Foot Corn Natural Remedies

Any kind of uneasiness being felt by the feet could make a lot of daily activities quite uncomfortable, as well as painful. If you wear tight or ill fitting shoes, the skin is likely to thicken as a result of the constant friction. This localized thickening may extend into the subcutaneous tissue giving rise to what is normally referred to as a ‘corn’. Corns are most commonly known to develop over the joints of the toes or the soles of the feet and are usually shaped like a pyramid with the apex pointing inwards. The surface, although quite hard, may feel a little tender when touched. The first step in getting rid of corns on your feet is to eliminate the source of their development. As the wearing of ill fitting shoes had been identified as a likely cause – this would mean buying a pair of shoes that are more comfortable while avoiding these ones. This will not only reduce the pressure on your foot, but also allow your feet to breathe more easily.

You should also take significant care of the overall health of your feet. Regularly soaking your feet in warm water will soften the tissue of the corn – thus making it easy to file off. However, it is important that you file away only the top layers of your skin with the help of a special foot file or pumice stone. Some effective home remedies that help with the treatment of corns include creating a paste made by grinding three or four liquorice sticks and mixing it with half a teaspoon of sesame oil or mustard oil and rubbing it on to the hardened skin around bedtime. This effectively softens the skin – causing a noticeable reduction in the size of the corn. You could also try soaking your feet in a tub filled with heavily diluted chamomile tea. The tea will not only soften the skin, but soothe it as well. Once done, place a plastic bag over your foot and cover it with a sock and leave it on over the course of the night. The next morning, use a towel or firm brush to rub off as much of the foot callus as possible. Another option is to gently massage the area with lanolin in order to soften the corn and make it less responsive to pressure. Place a little gauze or absorbent cloth over the area in order to help relieve the pressure.