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Calluses and corns

A callus is the result of prolonged friction or pressure on the skin. Manifests itself in the form of keratinized areas (death of epithelial cells). Calluses are divided into two types: dry and wet. Their difference is that liquid accumulates at the site of callus formation, thereby forming a wet callus. Over time, wet calluses can turn into dry calluses, which have a deep core.

Calluses on the phalanges of the toes

Corns are a type of callus, which is characterized by thickening of the keratinized skin of the foot (heel area) without a core, due to which a person experiences severe pain and burning when walking.

Reasons for appearance:

The main reason for the formation is narrow shoes that rub the feet, as well as long walking or prolonged standing. Also, the cause may be diseases such as flat feet, diabetes, psoriasis, hypovitaminosis (lack of vitamins).

corns in the heel area of the foot

Reasons for appearance:

Stages of callus development The first stage is redness, swelling, and mild pain in the area of friction. The second stage is characterized by the formation of a cavity in which intercellular fluid accumulates. When palpated, the callus causes pain. Redness may persist in the area where the callus forms.

Callus

Stages of development of corns:

The first stage - during the rubbing process, redness and swelling appear on the skin, and unpleasant sensations arise.

The second stage - a characteristic feature is the presence of gray or yellow areas. Cracks of varying depths may also appear on them.

Sensitivity in the area of corns formation is low. Pain occurs, but only when walking. They can only intensify when inflammatory processes occur.

Causes of calluses

Before getting rid of corns on your feet, you need to find out the main reasons for their appearance and eliminate them. Most often, calluses occur due to:

using uncomfortable, narrow shoes or shoes of the wrong size;
wearing hard shoes on bare feet or a very thin nylon sock;
a heel that is too high, which causes compression and excessive stress on the forefoot;
various foot diseases;
walking barefoot for a long time;
excessive sweating of the feet;
wearing shoes with hard seams inside or with rubbing surfaces;
wearing socks that are too large and cause wrinkles;
selection of shoe models with thin soles.

Avoid serious problems

A wide range of dermatoses develops in patients with diabetes mellitus. A number of pathologies are harbingers of this disease, others are a consequence. In total, up to 30 types of dermatoses with different clinical pictures are registered in diabetes mellitus.

All of the above diseases require professional and long-term treatment. It is recommended not to let your feet get into a condition that would require going to a hospital or clinic. It is necessary to regularly engage in the prevention of foot skin diseases. To do this you need:

take care of your feet using products recommended by a cosmetologist;
keep feet clean and dry;
wipe the skin between the toes well after hygiene procedures;
change socks twice a day, do not use synthetic shoes;
wear only personal items.

People with chronic diseases are recommended to visit a podiatrist once every six months to receive professional care procedures.

How to get rid of calluses on your feet yourself

The easiest way to cure a water callus is to wait for it to burst, or to pierce it yourself. However, it is important to take care of disinfection, otherwise there is a risk of infection.

When deciding how to get rid of dry calluses, you need to take into account the area and depth of the lesion. For example, a small thickening on the little finger can be removed with a pedicure file or pumice stone. You may first need to soften the skin in a hot bath with the addition of various components.

Dry calluses on the foot can also be removed by applying salicylic ointment at night or by sticking a special medicated patch.

However, doctors do not recommend removing calluses yourself, as there is always a risk of damaging the skin and causing infection, which will create additional problems and complicate treatment.

Main skin problems on the feet

A podiatrist is regularly contacted with the following foot skin pathologies:

calluses;
cracks of different depths;
dry skin;
hyperhidrosis;
corns;
hyperkeratosis.

The specialist’s task is not only to identify the presence of pathology and select a method for eliminating it, but also to determine the causes of its occurrence - this will help carry out prevention and prevent the occurrence of pathologies in the future.

How doctors remove calluses

The fastest, safest and most painless method is hardware procedures. Removal of the formation is carried out using a special cosmetology device equipped with an automatic cutter fixation system. This eliminates the risk of soft tissue damage. The procedure itself is painless and does not require special preparation. The session time ranges from 10 to 60 minutes. It depends on the number of dry calluses and the degree of their neglect.

Before starting work and during the procedure, the skin is thoroughly disinfected. In case of increased sensitivity, the patient is given topical anesthesia. When treating calluses and corns, the skin is cooled using a spray.

After removing a callus or corns, the skin is polished, and the edges of the treated area are smoothed so that there is no discomfort when walking later. After completion of the procedure, the treated surface is protected with a bandage.

In this way, you can remove any corns, including dry calluses on the foot.

Features of hardware procedures:

absolute safety – the surface being treated is thoroughly disinfected, which eliminates the risk of infection;
speed – unlike home procedures, the removal of corns and calluses in a cosmetology clinic is performed quickly and efficiently. One procedure is enough;
painlessness – automatic fixation of the cutter on the equipment protects the skin from accidental injury and pain;
no contraindications – anyone can use hardware callus removal.

Recipes for home care for feet and heels

Foot baths, compresses and peeling are easy to make yourself using natural ingredients. We are happy to share the most effective recipes.

Foot baths

Milk-soap bath . Fill a container with warm water at a comfortable temperature no higher than 40 degrees. Add half a liter of milk and a tablespoon of soap crumbs. Take a bath for about 15-20 minutes until the water cools down.
Bath against profuse sweating . Brew 2 tea bags for every liter of water, wait until the temperature of the “tea” becomes comfortable and dip your feet in the resulting decoction. Black tea has the ability to tighten pores and also contains tannins that reduce sweating.
Soda bath for corns . Dissolve 2 tbsp in water. spoons of baking soda and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of soap or shower gel. Take a bath for 15-20 minutes. The shower gel in this recipe can be replaced with sea salt, and you can also add your favorite essential oils.
Lemon bath . Lemon juice destroys the stratum corneum of the skin and works as an acid peel. Dilute lemon juice with water in a ratio of 1:10. Add the resulting mixture to warm water and soak your feet for 10 minutes. Afterwards, rinse your skin with water to avoid drying out.

Home peeling

Coffee peeling . Ground coffee is one of the main exfoliating ingredients in natural cosmetics. It improves blood circulation and also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin for renewed and firm skin. Mix 1 tbsp. spoon of coffee, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cocoa and the same amount of cinnamon. Add 150 ml of any oil (olive, grape seed, macadamia) and tbsp. a spoonful of Dead Sea salt. Apply to skin with massaging movements, rinse after 10 minutes. If desired, you can use ready-made coffee scrub “Coffee Cocktail”.
Classic salt peeling . Mix 50 gr. Dead Sea salt or Himalayan salt with 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil. Add 5 drops of tea tree or lavender essential oil. Massage the mixture onto your feet and leave for a few minutes. Afterwards, rinse with warm water and apply cream.
Kefir peeling . Heat 100 ml of kefir to 39 degrees, pour into a bag and lower your feet there for 2 hours. Afterwards, rinse off the residue with water and you can start sanding.
Citrus peeling . Fruit acids perfectly soften rough skin and saturate it with vitamins. Any citrus fruits that you can find in the kitchen are suitable for peeling: orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine. Grind a fruit weighing about 200 grams in a blender instead of peel and seeds. Add a sprig of finely chopped mint. Apply the mixture to rough areas of the skin and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with water. Repeat acid peeling every week. The Slim Citrus mixture is also suitable for citrus peeling.

Foot compress

Honey compress for the night . Mix a tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons of flour. Form a dense cake from the resulting mass and apply it to the steamed legs, covering the top with film. It is advisable to leave the compress overnight.
Moisturizing compress with aloe juice . Mix aloe juice with onion juice and olive oil in equal proportions. Apply the mixture to your feet, cover with foil and go to bed.
Softening compress with vinegar and glycerin . Glycerin is loved by cosmetologists for its ability to quickly heal wounds, moisturize and soften the skin. Mix 2 tbsp. tablespoons of pharmaceutical glycerin with an equal amount of 9% apple cider vinegar. Apply the solution to gauze and apply to areas of rough skin. Leave for several hours or overnight, covering with film and warm socks.
Onion compress for rough skin on heels . For the recipe you only need one medium onion. Cut it in half, apply it to your heels and secure it with film and leave it overnight, putting socks on top. In the morning, throw away the onion, wash and file your heels.

Mask for feet and heels

Nourishing potato mask . Mash the warm boiled potatoes with a fork and apply the resulting puree in a thick layer to your feet. Cover with cling film for half an hour, then rinse with warm water and apply your favorite cream.
Moisturizing oatmeal mask . You will need 2 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal, 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil and a spoonful of honey. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply to your feet. Cover with cling film and rinse with warm water after half an hour.
Softening mask with semolina . Mix 2 tbsp. spoons of sea salt, 1 tbsp. spoon of honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sour cream and half a glass of semolina. Apply the resulting mixture to your feet for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Cleansing mask with Dead Sea salt . Mix Dead Sea salt and olive oil in equal quantities, add a teaspoon of cinnamon. Apply to skin with massaging movements, rinse after 10 minutes.

Recommendations after removing dry calluses on feet

After hardware removal of calluses and corns, it is recommended to wear loose shoes made from natural materials. It is better to give up high heels for 2 weeks, and also not visit swimming pools and saunas for a month. It is better to treat the skin with a disinfectant composition.

Patients who successfully get rid of dry calluses experience lightness in their legs and no pain while walking.

It is better to prevent the occurrence of corns and regularly remove rough skin on the feet. By periodically undergoing a medical hardware pedicure procedure, you will not be aware of such problems as rough skin on your feet and the occurrence of complications.

If you want to remove dry callus, contact the SM-Cosmetology clinic. At the initial consultation, the podologist will conduct an examination and select the optimal method to solve your problem. You can remove calluses and corns after one visit to a cosmetology clinic.
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3.Prevention of corns

For many people, the problem of corns is chronic.

Folk remedies, cosmetic procedures and foot care bring only temporary relief. In this case, it is worth considering the problem as chronic and approaching treatment comprehensively.

The constant formation of corns always indicates a serious imbalance in the body or disturbances in lifestyle. In this case, the problem should be solved in two ways - along with cosmetic methods, it is necessary to focus on identifying the reasons that cause increased keratinization of the skin of the feet.

Seeking medical help often includes consultations with a dermatologist, orthopedist, and endocrinologist. A systematic approach, the study of anamnesis and lifestyle make it possible to identify the main factors of increased death of epidermal cells. If a connection between corns and health problems is discovered, treatment of the underlying disease always helps to solve the problem with the skin of the feet. The effectiveness of the therapy can be accelerated by local procedures aimed at eliminating skin growths and further prevention:

Anti-callus plasters;
Keratolytic cream;
Hot foot baths;
Natural and synthetic pumice;
Softening cream with medicinal herbs.

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