Corns & Calluses

Disease Condition of Common Cold
- Introduction
- Causation
- Signs and Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Corns & Calluses Repetitive exposure of the skin to forces like friction and pressure gives rise to protective thickening of skin known as Callus (Tyloma). Most often callus occurs on the feet, hands, and any other part of the skin where constant friction is present. Due to constant pressure on a particular spot a callus develops a mass of dead cells in its center; then it is known as a Corn (Heloma). Corns usually occur on the toes and balls of the feet. Both the above conditions can be relieved by removing the source of friction and pressure. However it does not remain just a cosmetic problem when they become painful and sometimes infected. Recurrence is also a common problem associated with these conditions.

Symptoms

Symptoms and Signs of Corns & Calluses Corns:
- Skin may be dry, waxy, transparent or a horny mass
- The lesion has distinct borders
- May be hard or soft
- Usually painful Calluses:
- Skin is thick without distinct borders
- Colour varies from white to gray-yellow, brown, or red
- Often painless or tender
- May throb or burn when infected

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Corns & Calluses Homeopathy has good scope in the treatment of Corns and Calluses. The medication can help in reducing the corns over a period of time and also reduce the pain associated with the condition. It is important to note that removal of the causative factor is very essential in homeopathic treatment for corns. E.g. If the corn has been caused due to ill-fitting shoes, the patient must change the footwear so as to remove the causative factor. Some people have an inherent tendency to develop corns and calluses and Homeopathy targets this tendency and strives to remove it from the roots. Homeopathy is strongly suggested for all cases of Corns treatment and Calluses treatment. Normally, when treated with Homeopathy, the tendency to get repeated Corns also reduces to great extent.