Corns are thickened areas of skin that can be soft or hard. They most commonly occur on the tops and sides of the toes or on the soles of the feet, but can occur anywhere on the body. Corns can be uncomfortable and painful when walking or wearing shoes, and can affect your appearance and self-confidence.
Patients will feel like there are pebbles stuck to their feet all the time, causing pain when walking. Whether wearing shoes or walking barefoot, which may interfere with daily life.
Prof. ยูฟ่าเบท http://ufabet999.app, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society There are many types of corns, but the two most common types are:
- Corns are small, round, hard bumps
caused by pressure, especially over bony prominences. And are therefore most commonly found on the soles of the feet. They can occur at any age. - Calluses
are caused by friction and are common in athletes and older people whose feet start to deform. Causing more friction in certain areas than normal. They can occur in many areas of the foot.
Corn treatment
- Apply ointment to help exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Excision of thick skin, a procedure that should be performed by a doctor.
- Choose shoes that fit your feet well, not too tight, loose or too hard.
Causes of corns
The main cause of corns is pressure or friction from repetitive actions such as:
- Wearing shoes that do not fit properly or that are too loose can cause your feet to rub against each other, causing friction.
- Wearing shoes that squeeze your feet too much, such as high heels that squeeze the front of your feet, or standing for long periods of time.
- Wearing shoes without socks causes friction on the feet, or wearing socks that do not fit properly.
- People who regularly play sports that put extra pressure or friction on their feet.
- People who don’t like to wear shoes, especially when going outside.
- People who regularly carry heavy objects or use tools without wearing protective gloves, such as heavy tools or tools used for work.