Dry calluses are roughening of the skin, which most often occurs due to wearing uncomfortable shoes, as well as improper foot care. Most often they appear on the legs between the toes. Feelings, of course, are not the most pleasant. As a result, this makes walking difficult and causes severe pain in the affected areas. With each step, an additional, albeit minor, but painful injury is applied. If it is incorrect to treat dry corns or not deal with them at all, then infection can occur, which causes more serious consequences. The little toes of the feet suffer more often, since the skin here is very delicate, and when walking they constantly come into contact with the shoes. Consider how to treat dry callus on the toe and how to prevent its occurrence.
How to treat
In itself, the treatment of corns is not such a complicated process. Important timely
deal with this issue. Don't put it off until later. After all, from freshdamage is much easier to get rid of than dried out. For the treatment of dry corns, various methods are used, including:
- Medication therapy.
- Qualified help.
- Recipes of traditional medicine and more.
What medicines can be used
If a dry callus has formed on the finger, then the skin around it should be treated with salicylic acid. This drug dissolves part of the corn itself. However, salicylic acid should not be used by those who suffer from diabetes and poor circulation. Also, this method is not suitable for those who have delicate and sensitive skin. We list the products that contain salicylic acid:
- Applicators.
- Pads.
- Drops.
- Patch.
Should I use a Band-Aid
To remove skin seals and corns, you can use a special patch for dry corns. It perfectly softens and also gently removes warts,
callus, etc. Among the components of such a remedy, there are those that have a wound healing, sterilizing, analgesic, antiseptic and antifungal effect, eliminate damage and calluses, as well as itching.
The patch contains:
- Lamb fat, wax, vaseline.
- 40 mg phenol.
- 780 mg salicylic acid.
How the patch works
The components of the patch penetrate the top layer of the skin. The drugs dissolve andcolor it red. Over the course of three to 3 days, dead tissues gradually exfoliate, and new ones form in their place.
It is worth noting that the plaster from dry corns helps to exfoliate dead skin on the heels, feet and fingers.
Indications for the use of the patch and contraindications
Such a remedy can be used to heal formations such as:
- Warts.
- Heel spur.
- Dry corn with stem.
- Corns.
This drug is not recommended for nursing mothers or pregnant women
women. Do not apply to open cracks and wounds. Do not use this medicine for people who are allergic to certain components of the patch. If the drug has changed its physical and chemical properties, then it is strictly forbidden to treat corns and dry calluses with it.
If pain occurs when using this remedy, then therapy should be stopped and resumed only after a week.
How the patch is applied
Before sticking the patch, thoroughly wash the area of rough or damaged skin, wipe dry. After that, it is necessary to remove the protective film and apply the product on dry corn. One patch can be used for 24 hours. After this time, it should be replaced by repeating the procedure. Calluses and dry calluses can be steamed a little to enhance the effect. The result appears on the 3rd day.
Folk remedies
There are several traditional medicine recipes that allow you to quickly and
effectively eliminate dry callus. Consider how to treat dry callus on the toe with folk remedies.
Compresses from improvised means
To get rid of dry calluses, you can do compresses. On the problem area, where it hurts a lot, you can put a compress of crushed garlic and lard. It is advisable to carry out the procedure before going to bed. It should be applied until the corn is completely gone. Instead of bacon and garlic, you can use lemon peel or aloe leaves.
Prunes boiled in milk can be applied to the sore spot. Also a good remedy for dry calluses is a herbal compress. With such treatment, it is better to use, for example, coltsfoot, bitter wormwood, plantain. Of course, it is better to use fresh herbs. If this is not possible, then dry raw materials can be steamed a little. Then make a compress out of it.
If the dry callus on the finger is fresh, then a lotion from the bread crumb will help get rid of it. To prepare it, you need to take the soft part of the roll, soak it in vinegar and apply it to the affected area of the skin.
Poultices of ivy, dandelion juice and calendula infusion have excellent healing properties.
You can replace the crumb of bread with ordinary potatoes. It must be cleaned and crushed into gruel. Before applying the compress, it is better to steam your feet in a warm bath. And then apply a traditional medicine. Afterapplying a compress must be fixed with a bandage or plaster.
Treatment of dry corns with onions
Onion is an excellent remedy. It allows you to display almost any dry
corns. You can treat damage or roughness of the skin by applying onion scales to the problem area. First, it should be soaked in vinegar for a day. The application must be carried out in the evening and in the morning, since it is necessary to treat dry callus on the toe quickly, without starting the problem. For more effect, you can use onion peel. However, it must be soaked for at least 14 days. This tool allows you to get rid of dry calluses on the toes and between them, including the little finger.
Treatment of dry calluses with oil
You can cure a corn on the little finger with ordinary vegetable oil. However, it is worth considering that this tool helps only in the early stages. You should not start the problem, since it is not very easy to treat dry callus on the toe. If the callus has already formed, then to remove it, you can take an ordinary sock, steam it in vegetable oil and put it on your leg. In such a bandage, it is necessary to hold the affected area throughout the night. If necessary, the procedure should be repeated a few more times.
If you have chosen one of the methods of treatment, then you should stick to it until the dry corn disappears. If you do not follow this rule, you may experience
additional problems.
Prevention of dry corns
So that dry corns do not often bother, it is necessary to take preventive measures. On problem areas, you can apply the gel, which is sold in the form of a pencil. Only comfortable shoes should be worn, and in problem areas it is better to put soft insoles and pads that will protect delicate skin from excessive pressure.
Remember that self-medication is not always beneficial. Therefore, if dry corns occur, it is better to immediately seek help from specialists. After all, improper treatment can only aggravate the situation and cause infection.
