Corns on the legs are hard, rough and necrotic areas of the skin. The sensitivity of such skin areas is reduced compared to the main surface of the skin, has a tuberous structure with a yellow-gray tint.
Corns on the legs - a protective reaction of the body to the action of various adverse factors. The most common places for localization of corns are the skin on the hands and feet. As a rule, corns on the hands are formed at the base of the fingers, they are painless. Corns on the feet are formed due to rubbing fingers, tight shoes, etc.
Their structure can be soft or hard. Corns on the legs appear due to mechanical stress. With prolonged friction on a certain area, the skin is necrotic (dies) and turns into a hard, rough surface.
The treatment of corns on the legs with the help of medications is carried out only when the corns cause severe discomfort or begin to grow.
Painless calluses can be cured by using special pads that reduce the load when walking on calloused areas of the skin. Sometimes to remove such keratinization it is enough just to change shoes.
In order to soften corns, moisturizing ointments and creams can be used. Removal of corns on the legs can be carried out in cosmetology centers or clinics.
The process of removing corns consists of two stages. First prepare the surface of the skin. To do this, use warm soap baths with the addition of ammonia. You can use soda baths, after which salicylic ointment is applied to the affected areas.
Good results are obtained using Adamkevich detachment (salicylic acid, lactic acid, petrolatum in a ratio of 12: 6: 82) or lactic salicylic colloid (lactic acid 10.0, salicylic acid 10.0, collodion 80.0) . Salicylic acid causes swelling and softening of keratinized skin, which subsequently scrapes well with pumice or special knives. After layer-by-layer scraping of the cornified surface, it must be treated with 5–10% alcohol solution of iodine.
In pharmacies, corn plasters are sold , which can also be used to soften corns. At home, it is not worth removing the keratinized areas of the skin, since you can bring an infection into the wound. If she still got into the wound, antibiotic therapy is prescribed.
Some types of corns (painful, too hard) require surgical intervention, since their formation is associated with the development of bursitis and deformation of the fingers.
Many people have a desire to pierce water corns on their legs, but you can’t do this, because you risk putting an infection in an open wound and getting inflammation. If the corn has already burst, its surface must be treated with an antiseptic (hydrogen peroxide or other drugs), then burn with an alcohol solution of iodine or brilliant green. In cases where the wound swells and suppuration occurs, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The most popular treatments for wet calluses in folk medicine are the leaves of plantain and aloe.
Modern medicine offers more humane treatments for corns. Using a laser, tumors can be removed without surgery. This treatment method prevents the development of undesirable effects. In terms of aesthetics, this is an impeccable method in which no scars remain.
Prevention of the appearance of corns is the right selection of shoes. Shoes should be comfortable and fit the size of your feet.
Do not forget about foot hygiene. After a shower, it is better to use special moisturizing foot creams.