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A corn refers to a localized thickening of the skin, especially on the toes, and extending into subcutaneous tissue. A corn is usually small and painful.
Symptoms of corns
Found over the joints of the toes
Corns are usually found over the joints of the toes and on the soles of the feet. They are shaped like a pyramid with the apex pointing inwards. They are tender when touched. Sometimes painful and infective warts that occur on the soles of the feet are mistaken for corns
Causes of corns
Corns Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Pressure on the toes and skin surfaces of the feet through incorrect footwear
Corns are usually formed as a result of pressure on the toes and skin surfaces of the feet through incorrect footwear
Home remedies of corns
Corns home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Corns treatment using Liquorice
Liquorice is one of the most valuable remedies for corns that are just appearing. A paste made by grinding three or four liquorice sticks and mixing it with half a teaspoon of sesame oil or mustard oil should be rubbed into the hardened skin at bedtime. The skin gradually softens and the corn decreases in size.
Corns treatment using Lemon
Lemon is another valuable remedy for corns. A fresh slice of lemon should be tied over the painful area at night and allowed to remain there the whole night.
Corns treatment using Papaya
Raw papaya is beneficial in the treatment of corns. Its juice is an irritant and it is, therefore, a useful application in this condition. Half a teaspoon of raw papaya juice may be applied thrice daily.
Corns treatment using Indian Squill
The herb Indian squill, botanically known as Urginea indica, is useful in removing corns. A bulb may be roasted and applied over the corn. It should he secured with a bandage. This application may be made at night and removed in the morning.
Corns treatment using Green Figs
The milky juice of green figs is valuable for corns of long duration. It helps to soften them. Half a teaspoon of this juice may be extracted from the fruit and applied two or three times daily.
Corns treatment using Chalk Powder
Chalk powder has also been found bene¬ficial in the treatment of corns. A small piece of chalk may be ground into a paste with water and applied over the affected area.
Dietaries of corns
Corns : Home Remedies suggested by users
Diet containing vitamins and minerals should be taken.
A light nutritious diet containing vitamins and minerals in the form of fruits and vegetables is recommended.
Other treatments of corns
Stop wearing shoes that caused corns
For proper treatment of a corn, it is essential to first stop wearing the shoes that caused it. In most cases the corn will disappear when the pressure is removed.
Apply corncaps
Medicinal corn- removing plasters, known as corncaps, are easily available with chemists. They are found to be effective.
Wash feet daily followed by application of talcum powder.
For soft corns, which usually occur between the toes, the feet should be washed daily. This should be followed by the application of a mild talcum powder.
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Corn
suggested by Michael on Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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| apply oil of Oregano to the area after showing |
perfect remedy
suggested by Debjani on Thursday, May 24, 2007
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| see this is my own experience which worked for me as well as my frnz too.there is a plant called aak in hindi & akanda, in bangla. Pluck it;s leaf . be carefull it shud not go into your eyes / else as it is poisonous. u'll see some cell sap/milk coming out apply it in the corn. use twice daily for 4-7 days.be regular in applying. it's painless as excellent remedy & works better than surgery. |
Medicine for Corn
suggested by Rangarajan on Friday, March 16, 2007
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| I have used a ointment called "CORNCURA" (spelling may not be exact). It was very effective and within 1 month corn has reduced which otherwise would not go even with 3 months of continuous corncap application |
corn home remedy
suggested by binumole on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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| make a paste of equal parts of washing soda and lime using water . apply it over the corn during night . repeat the process up to a minimum of 5 nights . slowly the corn affected skin dries of and sheds like flakes . avoid the mixture getting in contact with areas surrounding the corn . cover the surrounding area using abandage. |
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