Dealing with Painful Corns

Corns are nothing but formation of a hard skin area due to constant pressure on the feet. Corns are extremely painful and very frequently occur in those who take a lot of work from their feet.

The risk of re-occurrence considerably increases if necessary preventive measures are not taken.  They occur more commonly in women than in men. Let us know the remedies that will help in instant relief from painful corns and the ways to prevent their re-occurrence.

Effective Remedies:

Most of the remedies of the corn are done at the bed time so that the feet get full rest. You may choose any of the below written remedies but make sure to continue using it every night until the corns are completely healed.

Green figs are a great remedy in treating corns. Just crush some fresh juice of these figs and apply on the corns. The juice covers the corn and helps in re-occurrence of corns.

Crush a small piece of chalk and make a thick paste with water. Apply the paste on the corn and leave for 15 minutes. The paste will make the area softer and less painful. Aspirin too can be crushed and applied in the same way. Since it is an anti-inflammatory drug, it will help in healing of the corns.

Another remedy is using a natural irritant. Juice of raw papaya and lemon are natural irritants which when applied on the corn help in healing.

Vinegar is another effective irritant. Soak a small piece of cloth in warm vinegar and apply on the area.

Prevention and Care:

The first and the foremost thing to remember is hygiene. Keep your feet clean and wash them once you reach back home.

Always wear dry socks. Since corns worsen in rainy seasons and sweaty summers, make sure that you wear something which allows the feet to breathe freely.

In fact do not wear anything that tightens your toes or puts pressure on them. As a precaution sake, check for extra padding in the shoes when you intend to buy one.

There is nothing more convenient than being bare footed. Avoid wearing any footwear when at home.