Corn
Corn is a localized, smaller, deeper lesion with palpable tender nodule having a yellow white core of cornified dead skin in the center.
- Overview
- Causes
- Types
- Sign & Symptoms
- What to eat
- Diet and Regiment
- Homeopathic Treatment
- FAQ
- Reference
It is thicker than a callosity and causes more concern to the patient. This occurs at the site of friction and often spontaneously disappears when the causing factor is removed. Oftencorns are multiple and bilateral.
Corncan be commonly hard in the sole or rarely softcorn do can occur between 4th and 5th toes due to friction of bases of adjacent proximal phalanges.
Location: It is common in soles, tips of toes.
Generally, these are caused by friction and pressure from repeated actions. Some sources of this friction and pressure i.e.:
Wearing ill-fitting shoes and socks-
- Tight shoes and high heels can squeeze areas of the feet.
- If your shoes are loose, your foot may repeatedly slide and rub against the shoe.
- Your foot may also rub against a seam or stitch inside the shoe. Socks that don’t fit right can also be a problem.
Skipping socks-
- Wearing shoes and sandals without socks can cause friction on your feet.
Playing instruments or using hand tools-
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On the hands may result from the repeated pressure of activities such as playing instruments and using hand tools or even a pen.
Inheriting a tendency to develop corns-
- The type of cornthat forms on non-weight-bearing areas, such as the soles and palms (i.e. keratosis punctata), might be caused by genetics.
Classification of Corn
Two Types of corn:
Firstly, Hard corn:
- It is localized area of thickening over a bony projections like heads of metatarsals.
- Histologically it differs from callosity by having severe keratoses with a central core of degenerated cells and cholesterol.
- It presses over the adjacent nerves causing pain. It can get infected causing severe pain and tenderness with inability to walk.
Secondly, Soft corn:
- Soft Corn It usually occurs between 4th and 5thtoes due to friction of bases of adjacent proximal phalanges.
- A thick, rough area of skin
- A hardened, raised bump
- Tenderness or pain under the skin
- Flaky, dry or waxy skin
For managing corns (thickened skin on feet), while diet isn’t a direct treatment, proper nutrition can support overall skin health and reduce inflammation. Here’s a point-wise breakdown:
- Vitamin A: Found in sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach, vitamin A supports skin health and promotes healing.
- Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers help in collagen production, improving skin repair.
- Zinc-rich Foods: Nuts, seeds, and lean meats support skin regeneration and healing.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fatty fish like salmon and walnuts help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Antioxidant-rich Foods: Berries, green leafy vegetables, and tomatoes help combat oxidative stress and support skin health.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated and support overall health.
- Avoid Sugar: High sugar intake can lead to inflammation, so limiting sugar may help manage skin conditions.
Proper footwear and foot care are also essential in preventing and managing corns.
- Soak your hands or feet
- Moisturize your skin
- Wear comfortable shoes and socks.
Homeopathic Medicines for Corn :
The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy. potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.
So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).
Medicines:
Antim Crudum:
- Presence of large, horny corns on feet which may or may not be inflamed.
- Antimonium Crudum is also one of the best medicines for corns where the corns are very tender.
- Pain is felt in the corns while walking.
- This homeopathy medicine can help when the feet are covered with too many corns which make walking difficult.
- Also, it is the best medicine to treat corns that are too pointed and hard to touch.
- Further, it also helps those patients who are overweight which may cause pressure due to which these corns may erupt.
Silicea:
- Silicea is another of the top-grade medicines for corns.
- Excellent results in patients with soft corns with the use of Silicea, which is natural and therefore, safe.
- Soft corns mainly appear between the toes.
- Silicea is one of the most effective.
- The characteristic symptoms – corns between the toes may be sore and painful.
- Patients may also feel burning or tearing pain in these corns.
- Silicea also works wonders in cases of corns between toes that tend to suppurate (discharge pus).
- Excessive sweat with an offensive odours may be present on the foot where the corn is located.
Hepar Sulph:
- Hepar Sulph is one of the best choices of medicines for corns that tend to suppurate (have pus formation).
- I have seen many corn cases with pus formation heal magnificently well with the use of Hepar Sulph.
- The kind of corns for which Hepar Sulph would be the most suitable prescription are corns infected with pus formation and pricking pains.
- Burning, stinging pains may also be experienced in cases where Hepar Sulph would be one of the ideal medicines for corns.
- Such corns may also be highly sensitive to touch.
Sulphur:
- When there is a burning pain that the patient experiences in the soles and the corns, then this condition can be treated with the help of Sulphur which also ensures that the hard coating of corn quickly yields from the very first dose or application.
- This also helps those patients who find their feet sweating excessively due to the development of these corns.
Nitric Acid:
- Nitric Acid is best medicines for corns that are very painful.
- The guiding feature for prescribing Nitric Acid as the most suitable among medicines for corns is the presence of corns with either splinter-like or sticking pains.
- In cases where the most prominent symptoms are thick, indurated (in other words, hardened) corns on the feet with pressing, tearing, aching and drawing pains.
Lycopodium:
- When walking around with the corn causes a dull pain and persistent ache, then the patient can use this medicine.
- This medicine also helps in treating symptoms like pain in the heels when the patient steps on something hard.
- Lycopodium is also one of the best medicines for corns which are inflamed and result in sore, stinging, burning pains.
Thuja:
- Thuja is specifically, deep acting medicine.
- Moreover, Thuja is indicated in very fleshy persons with dark complexion, black hair and unhealthy skin.
- Thuja personality have tendency for overgrowth of tissues also hyperkeratosis.
- Additionally, People with recurrent tendency of corns responds well to Thuja.
- Besides this, Aggravation from damp weather.
- Lastly, Perspiration is oily and sweet smelling or sometimes offensive.
What is Corn ?
Corn is a localized, smaller, deeper lesion with palpable tender nodule having a yellow white core of cornified dead skin in the center.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Corn ?
- Antim Crudum
- Silicea
- Hepar Sulph
- Sulphur
- Nitric Acid
- Lycopodium
- Thuja
What causes Corn ?
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes and socks
- Skipping socks
- Playing instruments or using hand tools
- Inheriting a tendency to develop corns
What are the symptoms of Corn ?
- A thick, rough area of skin
- A hardened, raised bump
- Tenderness or pain under the skin
- Flaky, dry or waxy skin
Give the types of Corn ?
- Hard corn
- Soft corn
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