Dry callus is a consequence of prolonged friction or pressure on the surface of the skin. As a rule, it is in the form of a stratum corneum formation. Most often, dry corns are localized on the plantar surface and on the toes. Their appearance is facilitated by wearing tight, uncomfortable shoes, which causes friction and discomfort. Extra pounds also play a role, especially if due to prolonged walking in heels an incorrect weight distribution occurs. Flat feet and deformation of the bones of the feet also contribute to the formation of corns on the fingers and foot.
What is dry corn?
First, let's try to figure out what it is. Dry callus is a formation with round, clear lines. Most often, they are small and in their structure have a core that damages the deep layers of the skin. This is the reason that removing this education at home can be quite difficult. Often calluses cause a feeling of discomfort and discomfort when walking, and in some cases even pain and burning. The process of the appearance of dry callus is quite lengthy, first a bubble appears, which becomes keratinized by constant friction. If in this case microcracks appear on the surface of the corn, then they become the entrance gate for pathogenic bacteria. Often this leads to infectious complications.
Dry corn: treatment
Doctors categorically do not recommend removing dry corn at home. Any attempts to remove it can lead to even more coarsening of the skin and to complications. Modern medicine offers the removal of such formations using a laser or liquid nitrogen. These procedures will help not only to eliminate dry callus, but also to remove an existing core. Special ointments, gels and plasters also come to the rescue if a person wants to get rid of dry corn. True, this process will take a little longer. Patches containing salicylic acid are applied to dry corn and last two to three days.
Traditional treatments for dry corn
Sometimes, experts recommend the following methods of dry corn.
Foot baths with soap and soda perfectly soften the skin and keratinized surfaces, which are subsequently easily removed with pumice.
Baths with potassium permanganate perfectly soften and prevent complications from developing.
Foot baths with the addition of salt strengthen the skin and make it more resistant to friction.
Hardware pedicure perfectly removes dry calluses.
Keratolic gel stimulates exfoliation of keratinized surfaces.
Cryotherapy affects dry corn with liquid nitrogen. In this case, the upper layer of the skin dies, and in its place healthy skin forms.
Dry corn treatment with folk remedies
Alternative medicine also does not lag behind and recommends treating dry corns on the legs with the help of folk remedies.
Alternative medicine recommends using a remedy such as aloe to treat dry corn. It is applied with pulp to the affected area. This tool helps soften the skin and facilitates the removal of the stratum corneum.
A decoction of flaxseed helps to remove keratinized areas. To do this, it should be added to the foot baths.
Propolis is applied to the affected area, sealed with a band-aid and left for two to three days. After this procedure, dried corn on the little finger is removed much easier.
At night, a slice of raw potato can be attached to the affected area. In the morning, dry corn can be easily removed with pumice.
When treating dry corns, you should not allow such a condition when the formation becomes painful and causes severe discomfort when walking. In this case, treating dry corns and removing them can be quite difficult.