Corns - a formation of compacted, hardened skin, which appear as a result of high pressure or friction on certain areas of the skin. They can be physical, and yellowish or grayish color, and has lower sensitivity to the touch than the healthy skin without corns.

People who lead an active lifestyle, doing physical labor or sports, the feet are often formed corns. They usually do not cause significant discomfort, but corns are a problem of aesthetic character. Furthermore, in some cases, corns become so large that they can cause discomfort when walking and pain.

Corns usually called sections rough skin on the feet (the name says, how are formed corns), but similar sealing the skin may appear on the palms, and sometimes - in the elbows and knees. The formation of corns is a defensive reaction to the friction, so usually they do more good than harm - they can prevent skin damage and the appearance of painful blisters.

Causes of corns

Calluses are gradually formed, resulting in prolonged rubbing or pressure on the individual skin. Due to this exposure of the skin cells die and form a solid protective layer on the surface. The most common form calluses on the soles of the feet and toes. Their appearance is not related to the virus and are not contagious.

Corns on the feet usually occur as a result of wear uncomfortable shoes. The cause of corns can be either too tight shoes that presses on the leg, and a free shoe that walking causes some friction with the skin. High-heeled shoes often leads to a strong pressure in the toe region, due to what may be formed calluses on fingers. When wearing thin-soled shoes are not often formed calluses on the ball of the foot. Wearing any, even the most comfortable shoes without socks increases the probability of occurrence of corns; due to the fact that a person walks barefoot, he, too, can develop corns.

Prevalence

Corns - a very common phenomenon; they are in a certain age appear in the vast majority of people. They are somewhat more common in women than in men, possibly because women often wear shoes that can lead to the emergence of corns - for example, high-heeled shoes or very thin soles.

Classes are certain sports are also associated with an increased probability of formation of corns; For example, runners often appear calluses on the balls of the feet, and tennis players can harden the skin of palms, especially - at the base of the fingers. Abnormal gait, especially the structure of the foot (such as flat feet), as well as diabetes are too often associated with the appearance of corns.

Diagnostics

In most cases, people are exhibiting at corns, do not go to the doctor for diagnosis: these seals is difficult with anything confused. However, if you suspect that there were corns because of an illness, or if you need recommendations for their treatment, should see a specialist. Usually, the diagnosis of a fairly simple inspection, but if the doctor suggests that the corns can occur due to any problems in the structure of the foot, it can assign X-ray study.

Treatment

Treat corns necessary only in cases where they cause discomfort and pain, or if a person wants to get rid of them for aesthetic reasons. People who have such conditions as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, peripheral neuropathy, you should consult with your doctor before starting treatment corns Treatment of corns - to solve the issue .

First of all, you must begin to wear comfortable, appropriate size shoes with soles thick enough and, if necessary, special insoles (with their choice can help the doctor). In addition, you should regularly make hot foot bath Footbaths   with sea salt, remove dead skin cells using a scrub (by the way, can also be a scrub sea salt) and liberally lubricate the legs with a fat cream.

To remove corns can also use special tools with salicylic acid. They soften the hardened skin, corns and then easily removed. Finally, you can go through a special procedure in which corns are cut with a special tool or removed by laser. In no case do not cut corns yourself, especially if you have diabetes or other diseases associated with the violation of blood circulation - it can lead to various complications.

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