Corns are called dead coarse cells on the surface of the skin, resulting from prolonged friction. They are a protective function of the body - their appearance softens the effect on nerve cells. Sometimes it is difficult to remove calluses on the toes , especially if they are old.
But to leave them alone is not too convenient - such skin does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and walking can be unpleasant. In addition, over time, the growth will increase. The usual methods of removing calluses on the fingers are not suitable for deep and old lesions. You may even need specialist help.
What are the corns?
Soft callus appears when fingers or bones rub against each other in tight shoes, especially if the skin is sweating. Such damage passes quickly enough, although it does cause some inconvenience. Small dry corns can occur in places of constant friction of shoes, but they are not always harmful. A small area of rough skin protects against constant discomfort when walking. If corn appears at the nail, dense skin becomes a kind of protection against ingrowth. However, this is not a reason to put up with rough skin. Before removing the callus on the toe, simply steam it in a warm, soapy bath.
In no case do not try to just cut it off - you can get hurt and cause an infection, and the place treated in this way will be rubbed even faster.
How to remove toe corn?
So, it is best to do steaming baths with softening salt. Try not to wear tight shoes for a while so that your skin can recover. Chamomile decoction helps to soften the rough cells, sometimes it is enough and simple to warm your feet in hot water and rub them with pumice. After this procedure, it is worth using a softening cream. Coarser corns can be removed with an aspirin paste. Take five to six tablets and chop, mix with a tablespoon of water and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
This gruel should be used as a compress, wrapping the leg in a bag for the duration of the procedure and warming it with a towel. You need to sit like this for about ten minutes, after which the package can be removed and the keratinized skin removed with pumice. So that the affected area does not cause inconvenience while walking, the pressure areas must be laid with pieces of sponge made of soft natural wool. You can also stick a band-aid with gauze on the corn.
How to remove corn on the toe by folk methods?
In addition to the use of tablets, herbal remedies can also be used. They are no less effective and at the same time completely safe. So how to remove the corn on the toe? Try to take an aloe leaf, grind it into pulp and apply to a sore spot. Treat the skin around the compress with petroleum jelly, then seal everything with a plaster and tie it. After a day, you can carefully scrape off the softened corns and grease the skin with cream. Oak bark also helps. Make a decoction and dip strips of fabric into it, wrap them in legs and cover the dressings with something warm. The corn softens quite quickly so that it can be removed painlessly.