Corns cannot be removed on their own, as this may lead to infection.
Corns are cone-shaped thickenings of the cuticle caused by long-term friction and pressure, with a central nucleus of keratin, the tip of which penetrates deep into the skin and the base of which is exposed.
1. When corns appear, they cannot be removed on their own to avoid bacterial infections, which can also easily lead to damage to the surrounding tissues. For the removal of corns, you can choose the topical application of corns cream for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, in addition, you can also solve the problem by cryotherapy, laser treatment or surgical excision.
2. If you choose to apply corns cream for treatment, you should change the medicine regularly, and keep the local area clean and dry. If you choose the way of freezing, laser or surgical excision, it must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition, to prevent the occurrence of corns, friction and squeezing should be reduced. Shoes and boots should be soft and well-fitting, and shoes can be lined with thick, soft insoles or sponge pads with holes cut in the equivalent of corns (perforated insoles). Toe deformities should be corrected and treated, and if there are exophytic bone warts on the foot, they should be treated surgically.
Patients with corns should actively seek medical attention and standardize treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.