Corns are areas of hard, thickened skin that develop in response to friction or pressure. They are usually found on the top or sides of your toes and may occur due to ill-fitting shoes or going without socks. While uncomfortable, corns rarely present medical problems unless they become infected. Corns respond well to home treatment, though diabetics may need to schedule an appointment with a podiatrist.
Step 1
Consult your physician to confirm that you have corns as opposed to an underlying medical condition, such as warts and cysts, which may cause thickened skin on the foot.
Step 2
Fill the plastic dish pan halfway with warm water. Squirt liquid soap, or cleanser, into the tub and swirl the water.
Step 3
Soak your feet for up to 10 minutes. Use the wash cloth to clean your feet.
Step 4
Rinse all of the soap from your feet. Pat the excess water with a clean towel. Leave your feet slightly damp.
Step 5
Use the pumice stone to gently slough the corns. Work slowly and only remove a small amount at a time. You may need to spread the treatment over several days. Moisten your feet, if necessary, as you use the pumice stone.
Step 6
Pat your feet dry and apply an antibiotic cream, or ointment, to the corn. Apply moisturizing lotion to the rest of your foot.
Step 7
Put non-medicated, adhesive corn pads over the corn to prevent further friction. Wear clean, soft socks made of natural fibers and well-fitting shoes.
Things You'll Need
- Plastic dish pan
- Warm water
- Mild liquid soap or cleanser
- Wash cloth
- Towel
- Pumice stone
- Antibiotic ointment
- Non-medicated corn pads
- Moisturizing lotion
- Cotton or wool socks
- Comfortable shoes
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