Corns on the feet - not uncommon, each of us at least once in their lives and encountered. It is enough to put uncomfortable shoes on, and after a few hours you have a rather painful problem. Especially hinder the calluses on the heels, which due to their location are always noticeable when walking, and also burst quickly, causing considerable discomfort. Consider how you can avoid this problem, and what to do if the callus on the heel still appeared.
Types of calluses on the heels
Corns occur as a result of prolonged friction or pressure on the skin. On the heels they can be of three kinds: dry, wet and internal.
Dry callus on heel
It is a seal from a keratinized skin area, usually a characteristic yellowish hue. Of all kinds of calluses, dry ones are usually the least painful and often remain without attention. If such a callus does not cause discomfort, then it does not require a specific treatment, except for careful care of the feet and regular use of the emollient cream.
Wet Corn on the heel
This is a subcutaneous fluid filled with fluid. On the heels, due to pressure during walking, quickly burst. After the bubble bursts, a painful wound is formed, which must be disinfected and then treated as a normal skin lesion.
Inner corn on the heel
The most unpleasant and always painful appearance of corns. Externally, it may resemble a dry callus or just a slight abrasion and tightening of the skin. In this case, the main processes take place deep beneath the upper layer of the epidermis, resembling the plantar wart by characteristics. Under the outer layer is usually located a kind of rod, deeply ingrained in the body.
How to heal the corn on the heel?
Since the different types of corns are very different, the methods of treating calluses on the heels directly depend on their type.
Treatment of wet calluses on the heel
In the event that the blister burst, the corn spot must be immediately disinfected with an antiseptic, then, if possible, lubricate the wound with an anti-inflammatory ointment and apply a patch on top. Iodine in this case is not recommended, since it is possible to burn the injured skin in addition. After the wound heals, the dead skin is carefully removed with scissors, tweezers or pumice stones .
How to treat dry calluses on the heels?
This kind of calluses on the heels are found more often and usually they are simply scraped off with pumice stone, having previously taken measures to soften the skin. First of all, special pharmacies based on salicylic acid can be used for this. To do this, cut the hole in the patch by the diameter of the callus and stick it on, after which a layer of ointment is applied on top, and then another one is applied, already a patch. This is done in order to protect healthy skin. After 6-8 hours, the corn can be gently removed with pumice.
How to remove corn on the heel of folk remedies?
Relatively fresh corn can be removed with a lemon:
- For this, a skin of lemon is applied to the previously steamed skin.
- Pribintovyvayut and left overnight.
- After that the callus dries, and it can be cleaned with pumice stone.
When dry callus is recommended to glue it with plaster pine or spruce resin or propolis . The dressing should be changed every day, and it is desirable to steam out your legs before that. The effect becomes noticeable within a week.
Rid of the callus will help onions:
- Half a bulb for a day to soak in wine vinegar.
- After that, place the onion plate on the heel.
- Apply cellophane, top with a bandage and leave overnight.
- In the morning, you need to wash your feet and gently remove the skin, which has softened during the night.
- Continue until the skin is completely cleansed of corn.
During the treatment of calluses you need to carefully take care of your feet:
- Wear only comfortable shoes.
- Make contrasting foot baths.
- Regularly lubricate them with cream.