In any weather, our legs are exposed to aggressive factors. On the one hand, tight and sometimes not very comfortable shoes are squeezed, on the other hand, a constant change in temperature leads to excessive sweating, which stimulates the formation of corns. Almost every person is interested in the question of how to treat corns on the feet. Of course, it is best to prevent them from appearing, taking good care of the legs. Women should minimize the amount of shoes with heels and the time spent in it. But if the problem already exists, then you should choose the most effective (for you personally) remedy.
How to treat corns on the feet with pharmaceutical preparations?
Every pharmacist can help in this matter, so do not hesitate to ask for advice. Today, a wide range of different preparations in the form of ointments, creams, plasters, powders and so on is presented in the windows of pharmacies. The main component that combines all of the above drugs is salicylic acid, due to which softening of the rough skin and its further exfoliation occurs. A good remedy for corns on the feet contains a unique composition of vegetable oils, in particular flaxseed, castor and corn, as well as benzoic acid and glycerin. To obtain a 100% result, the patch must be properly glued: steam the leg first, then a regular patch should be glued to the damage site, a small hole cut to the size of the callus so as to free it. Only after this manipulation can you apply a cream from corns and glue on top with a special plaster. It turns out a kind of compress, which we leave all night. In the morning, the patches are removed, and the indicated area is treated with pumice. Thus, coarse skin softens and will easily recede, while a healthy area will not be damaged.
How to treat corns on the feet with the help of baths?
Adherents of non-traditional methods of getting rid of the aforementioned ailment are advised to regularly do therapeutic foot baths on a soap-soda basis. We dilute the ingredients in the following proportion: one teaspoon of soda and one tablespoon of grated laundry soap will be needed per liter of water. Lower the feet into the mixture and steam for about an hour, then treat the coarsened areas with pumice and rinse with clean water. Well-proven foot baths with the addition of sea salt and potassium permanganate. They perfectly help relieve pain. It is also recommended that before bedtime, immerse your feet in sour milk for half an hour every day, then lubricate them with lotion of glycerol and castor oil.
How to treat corns on the feet with traditional medicine?
Do not forget about night compresses. As the most popular ingredient, you can select raw potatoes, chopped through a grater. Bandage is bandaged to a sore leg, put on a sock from above and quietly go to bed. In the morning, the skin of the feet will be soft and velvety. Many people highly praise the recipe, which guarantees the elimination of the disease within five days. It is necessary to prepare a therapeutic ointment based on one egg with the addition of a spoonful of vegetable oil and a spoonful of vinegar. This mixture is infused for a day in the refrigerator, then it is used as a regular cream for the care of the skin of the legs before bedtime.