Pressure on the feet can cause all sorts of problems. One common irritation that develops on feet are calluses and corns. Learn what you need to, to protect yourself and prevent corns.
One of the leading causes
of foot problem is excessive pressure on feet. Foot corns are small mounted
areas of multi-layer skin found beneath or between the toes. These
painful corns are the effect of pressure applied by tight fitting
footwear. Basically, it is our bodies’ own way to defend against
excessive force. So where there is excessive pressure on the feet our
body provides resistance by thickening the skin at the point of extreme
pressure. This thickening of skin is known as foot corns and the consequence
of these corns are pain.
However, we know that the foot corns are caused mainly by
ill fitting footwear. Let me tell you that there are other causes too
which lead to painful corns. Improper walking style, hammer toe or other
bony prominences are also the causes of these painful corns. The best
option for treatment of corns is podiatrist and it is advised that the
treatment should begin as early as possible. As if not treated at early
stage, non-dangerous corns may lead to severe infection or swelling.
Self treatment is the
first priority of many people affected by painful corns. Mostly the self
treatment includes corn plasters, applying ointments or cutting the foot corns. The consequences of
cutting these corns may lead to accidental wounds. This is dangerous and
opens the door for infections, which is even more successful within the
hot humid environment of the shoes. In case of proper cutting of corns
ointments are safe and one must read the instructions on the label
before applying these ointments. If you lack confidence in your
abilities then self treatment is not a good option for you. Therefore,
it is better to follow the advice of specialized podiatrist.
A podiatrist finds the
root cause of these corns and then follows the right treatment method.
The correct fitting of shoes and padding of foot to avoid pressure under
feet are among the top advices of a podiatrist to his patient. He may
also advice to his patients whether surgery is required, especially in
cases of bony prominence.
