What are the causes and treatments for nails of the foot? Doctor answers.
Calluses are painful and annoying problems. It results from the formation of polyps due to the accumulation of layers of dead skin cells at the bottom of the foot due to the greater exposure of this part to pressure and friction.
Learn in the following article the causes of corns and their treatment, according to Dr. Muhammad Abu Qaddum, a specialist in general medicine, according to My Lady Net:
Symptoms of calluses
There are many symptoms of calluses, including:
1- Formation of a thick, rough surface that causes inconvenience to the affected person.
2- Pain in the affected area, especially when applying pressure.
3- Bumps on the surface of the skin.
As for the reasons for the appearance of nails on the foot:
Exposure to pressure and friction.
Wearing shoes that are tight, fitting, or fitted with high heels.
Standing for long hours, without having times for rest and relaxation.
Exercising for long periods of time.
Excessive perspiration and exposure to dust and dirt.
Calluses may be an indication of other illnesses. Such as rheumatism, diabetes and obesity.
Treatment methods for corns
The doctor advises Abu Qaddum to avoid standing for long, wearing narrow shoes, and not exercising for long periods. It must also avoid exposure to dust and dirt, and take care of constant hygiene.
The corns of the foot can be treated with many types of therapeutic preparations to shrink the thick dead skin chemically, the most prominent of which are those that contain salicylic acid, which plays a role in dissolving the visible dead skin layer, turning the upper part of the skin to white, and it can be cut or peeled each time.
And if the person has diabetes; Doctors recommend against using salicylic acid. Because it may lead to the formation of sores on the skin.
This can resort to some natural remedies, such as a foot massage with castor oil or fig milk, and you can also soak the foot in water and salt daily.