Dry calluses (napotypes) are parts of the keratinized skin of a yellowish color, resulting from prolonged friction, skin injuries, wearing uncomfortable shoes and other causes. Dry calluses can be both superficial, not causing inconveniences, and rod, with a root, which goes deep into the body and causes painful sensations. One of the popular remedies for dry calluses is special plasters.
Action of plasters against dry corns
The usual bactericidal patches contain an antiseptic and are designed to prevent further damage and disinfection of the damaged area. In the impregnation of patches from dry calluses and corns, salicylic acid enters, which not only is a strong antiseptic, but also promotes softening and flaking of dead skin areas. In addition, the composition of such patches often includes phenol (also antiseptic) and fatty components that contribute to skin softening.
These plasters are applied for a sufficiently long period and strictly on the affected area, since the effect of medicinal substances on healthy skin can cause irritation. To remove dry callus with a plaster, depending on its size and depth, it can take from 2-3 days to 2 weeks.
Stamps of patches from dry corns
Salipod
The composition of its impregnation includes salicylic acid (30%), rosin and sulfur. Has a strong antimicrobial as well as softening effect. Available in the form of strips measuring 2х10 and 6х10 cm. Requires continuous wearing for at least 2 days. This plaster is considered to be a very effective remedy against dry calluses , even with a core, but because of its shape it can not always be used for small corns, without risking damage to healthy skin. The effect of using a patch is usually visible after 3-4 days.
Сompeed
Silicone plaster on a hydrocolloid basis. The plaster is considered to be hypoallergenic and less aggressive than Salipod, it helps well from dry calluses and corns. Advantages of this plaster include a variety of sizes and shapes, which allows you to paste it on any area of the skin. There is a bandage Compeed from dry calluses on legs, from growing calluses, from corns , from dry corns between toes. The skin keeps well, even when wetted, does not require additional fixation, but is more expensive than other funds in this category. Can be used for a long time.
Urgo
Another common antimony patch based on salicylic acid. The therapeutic surface is usually round and is provided with a foam pad that protects healthy skin and ensures the effects of the drugs only on corn. Reliability of fixation is average. Due to the diameter may not be very convenient in the treatment of large corns.
Chinese plasters from calluses
Quite common and inexpensive means. The therapeutic surface is round, with a protective strip along the edge. Independently does not usually hold and requires additional fixation. Effective, but extremely aggressive, with phenol and salicylic acid concentrations more than 2 times greater than in Salipod. For prolonged use, it may cause irritation. Such patches are not recommended for use longer than 5-6 days.
All patches from dry corns are glued on dry, pre-cleaned and skimmed skin for a period of 24 to 48 hours, after which they are replaced if necessary. They can not be used in the presence of scratches, cracks, abrasions.