{"id":144,"date":"2018-09-11T07:41:19","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T07:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diseasesatoz.org\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2018-09-09T07:43:33","modified_gmt":"2018-09-09T07:43:33","slug":"corns-and-calluses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diseasesatoz.org\/blog\/corns-and-calluses\/","title":{"rendered":"Corns and Calluses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diseasesatoz.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corns-calluses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diseasesatoz.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corns-calluses.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.diseasesatoz.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corns-calluses-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corns and calluses are similar ailments. A corn is a spot of hard, thickened skin less than a quarterinch in diameter that is typically found on the foot or toes. A callus is a larger tract (up to one inch across) of hardened, dead skin found on the hands, feet, or other areas where friction occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Your body develops corns and calluses to prevent tender underlying tissue from being damaged by constant friction or pressure. A pair of ill-fitting shoes can cause your toes to develop corns. Daily use of rope, shovels, barbells, or other hand tools can provoke calluses on your hands.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs and Symptoms<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A thickened layer of skin wherever friction or constant pressure occurs<\/li>\n<li>Occasional pain or tenderness in the affected area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conventional Medical Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corns and calluses usually cause only minor discomfort and are easily treated. Avoid activities or footwear that cause friction in the affected area for a few weeks, and your skin will return to normal. Over-the-counter solutions may help dissolve the thickened skin. If a corn or callus appears ulcerated or infected, see a podiatrist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skin-disorders.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dermatologist<\/a>, or family physician. If you have diabetes, see a medical professional to prevent an infection or other complications.<\/p>\n<h3>Complementary and Alternative Treatments<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aromatherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aromatherapists recommend the essetial oils of lemon and carrot for treating corns and calluses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ayurvedic Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To remove corns and calluses, some Ayurvedic practitioners may advise applying a turmeric-aloe paste followed by mustard oil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydrotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try one of the following treatments to subdue the pain and inflammation associated with corns and calluses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soak your foot in a pan of hot water; dry. Then rub lemon juice into the corn or callus. Repeat daily until symptoms subside.<\/li>\n<li>Add Epsom salts to a pan of hot water and soak your foot. Dry throughly.<\/li>\n<li>Apply contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold compresses).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chinese Herbal Therapy Aloe Vera juice may be massaged into the corn or callus to soften the hardened skin and lessen any pain or inflammation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Description Corns and calluses are similar ailments. A corn is a spot of hard, thickened skin less than a quarterinch in diameter that is typically found on the foot or toes. 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