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13 Effective & Simple Home Remedies for Corns & Calluses
A corn is a small area of the skin that thickens when the skin experiences regular and excessive pressure. It is usually round and very painful. It is soft to touch when exposed to moisture. Calluses are larger than corns and are usually formed in the soles since this part is under the pressure of the body weight when you walk.
What Causes Corns & Calluses?
Walking and running in ill-fitting shoes is one of the most common causes of corns on the feet.
Standing for a really long time wearing high heels or tight shoes can cause corns.
Walking without shoes, or wearing shoes without socks, or manual labour that puts pressure on the feet are other possible causes.
People with hammertoes or bunions, scars, or warts on the feet or damaged sweat glands are more likely to get corns.
People with diabetes and other conditions that result in poor blood flow are also at a higher risk of getting corns.
Natural Remedies for Corns & Calluses at Home
Check out these natural home remedies to get rid of the conditions.
1. Castor Oil
Castor oil softens the corns, and eventually, they disappear. You will see the results of using castor oil within a week.
What You Will Need
Castor oil
What to Do
Apply the oil on the corn.
Do this thrice a day.
Repeat the process every day until the corn completely disappears. However, do not apply the oil if the skin is broken.
2. Pumice Stone
Corn skin is dead skin. Therefore, it is best to try and remove the corn by rubbing the affected areas on the hand or foot with a pumice stone.
What You Will Need
Pumice stone
Warm water
What to Do
Soak the hand or feet that have calluses or corn in warm water for about 5-7 minutes.
Gently rub the areas with the pumice stone for about 2-3 minutes.
Do this every day so that the affected areas heal faster.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar softens the corns and calluses as it exfoliates the dead skin cells. It is also anti-bacterial in nature; therefore, using it on your feet will kill any bacteria that are lurking around the affected areas on the feet. This is one of the best natural remedies for corns.
What You Will Need
Warm water
Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp)
Tea tree oil (1-2 drops)
Cotton ball
What to Do
Soak your feet in a warm water bath for a few minutes.
Apply apple cider vinegar on the corn using some cotton balls.
For about 5 minutes, keep the cotton balls firmly pressed against the affected area.
Keep it pressed until the vinegar dries.
Then, apply tea tree oil on the corn. Do not wash your feet.
Do this every day until the corn comes off in 2-3 days.
4. Garlic
Garlic is a home remedy for many conditions including corn removal at home. This is best used at nights.
What You Will Need
A garlic clove
Crepe bandage
What to Do
Cut the garlic clove in half.
For 1 minute, rub one half of the clove on the corn.
Place the other half on the corn and cover it using the crepe bandage. The next morning, wash the area.
Do this every night for a very few days.
5. Bread
The vinegar present in the bread softens the corns and calluses. This is one of the most effective home remedies for calluses.
What You Will Need
White vinegar
Gauze
A piece of bread
What to Do
Soak the bread in some vinegar.
Place it on the affected area.
Secure the area with the gauze. You could also try covering it with a plastic wrap.
Leave it overnight.
You will notice a difference the next morning.
Repeat the process for 1-2 nights to remove the corn completely.
6. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an amazing skin moisturiser. It will be easy to remove the corn with a pumice stone once the skin turns soft and supple.
What You Will Need
Coconut oil
What to Do
Apply the oil on the affected area.
Make sure you massage it properly on the skin.
Re-apply this thrice a day.
7. Papaya
Papaya is really popular for its healing properties. It can also slough the skin off - this is due to the enzyme papain that is present in papaya. This is a nice corn treatment at home.
What You Will Need
Papaya
What to Do
Apply a small piece of papaya on the corn.
Leave the papaya overnight.
If applying the piece of papaya is difficult, then dab fresh papaya juice on the corn.
Repeat the process every night until the corn falls off.
8. Turmeric
This is a very nice remedy to heal corns. The turmeric has healing and anti-microbial properties that will heal the corn in just a few days. This is a very effective natural remedy for corns.
What You Will Need
Turmeric powder (1 tbsp)
Honey (1-1 ½ tbsp)
What to Do
Make a thick paste of honey and turmeric paste.
Apply the paste on the corn.
Let the paste air dry.
Rinse the paste off.
Apply this twice a day. You will notice the corn reducing in size in about 2-3 days.
9. Lemon
Lemon’s acidic quality makes it an amazing home remedy to get rid of corns. It helps to alleviate discomfort, and you will notice it reducing in a few days.
What You Will Need
Lemon slices
Bandage
What to Do
Apply some lemon on the corn.
Secure this slice with a bandage.
Leave the bandage on overnight.
Continue using this remedy until you see no trace of the corn.
10. Pineapple
This fruit is a great way to treat corns at home. It will help to alleviate the pain and hasten healing. The pineapple has an enzyme called bromelain which helps dissolve the callus or corn.
What You Will Need
Pineapple
Bandage
What to Do
Take a piece of pineapple and place it on the corn.
Secure it with a bandage and leave it on overnight.
Doing this every night will help in reducing the corn, and it will disappear in a week or so.
11. Onion
Onion has many antioxidants that will enhance the healing process of the corns and calluses. It is also good at reducing scars on the skin. Onions will make sure that there are no marks left behind.
What You Will Need
Gauze
Onion slice
What to Do
Place the onion slice on the affected area.
Secure it with the help of the gauze.
Leave it on overnight and discard it the next morning.
When you do this every day, you will notice changes within a week.
12. Oatmeal Soak
Oatmeal is good at soothing the skin because of the excellent exfoliating agent that is present in them.
What You Will Need
Oatmeal (1/2 cup)
Water
What to Do
Boil the oatmeal in plain water for about 5 minutes.
Strain the water and apply the oatmeal on the corn.
Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing the oatmeal off.
Repeat the process twice a day. However, make sure that the oatmeal is not very hot or you might end up scalding the skin.
13. Salicylic Acid
The salicylic acid is good at breaking the bond between the skin cells that accumulate on the site of the corn and callus. By increasing the amount of moisture in the area, it slowly starts to dissolve the corn.
What You Will Need
Pumice stone
Salicylic acid gel/liquid
Warm water
What to Do
Soak the corn in warm water for 5 minutes.
Pat the area dry and rub a pumice stone to remove the dead layers of skin.
Apply a thin layer of the salicylic acid liquid and leave it on for 5 minutes.
Rinse it off with clean water.
Repeat this once or twice a day for about two weeks.
How to Prevent Corn and Calluses?
Get Proper Fitting Shoes: get shoes that are neither too tight nor too loose.
Trim Your Toenails: long toenails can force your toes to push up. This might cause corns since the pressure is created.
Use Corn Pads: corn pads will help you protect yourself against excess friction and pressure around the corn.
Keep Your Feet Clean: wash your feet properly with soap, water, and a scrub brush.
Keep the Feet Moisturised: to prevent dryness and friction, use foot cream regularly.
Wear Socks: try wearing socks that are thick with cushioned soles. This will prevent the calluses from getting worse.
FAQs
1. What are the Symptoms of Corns?
The symptoms of corn are:
Thick and rough skin
Dry and waxy skin
Hard raised bumps
Pain
Discomfort while walking or standing
2. What is the Difference Between a Corn and a Callus?
Calluses are larger when compared to corns and are present on the areas on the feet that bear the body’s weight. Corns have a hardened centre which is usually seen in calluses.
3. How Long Does it Take to Get Rid of a Corn?
Corns and calluses usually go away in 1-4 weeks after you stop wearing the shoes that are causing the problem and stop the activity that caused the callus.
4. When Should I See a Doctor?
If you are experiencing a lot of discomfort and pain because of the callus and corn, it is recommended to visit a doctor so that they can surgically remove it.
You can try these home remedies for foot corn and calluses if you or your loved one is suffering from these problems. These can be managed at home, and removal usually does not require surgery. However, it is best to consult a doctor first if you have diabetes or if your corns are very painful.
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डिलीवरी केे पांच दिन बाद की बात है, सुबह नौ बजे में सोकर उठी. फिर फ्रेश होकर हाथ धोने जैसे ही बेसिन के पास पहुुंची, वैैसेेे ही वजाइना सेे खूून कि धारा निकलना शुुरू हो गयी. देखतेे ही देखते खूून से मेंरेे पाव लाल हो गए. कुुुछ ही पल में खूून मेरे पैरों से होकर ज़मीन पर फैलता गया. मुुुझे कुछ भी समझ नहीं आ रहा था. आसपास मेरे कोई नहीं था, फिर मैने अपने पति को आवाज दी, "राव यहां आना तो " . शायद उन तक मेरी आवाज नहीं पहुंची. मैैंने और एक बार आवाज़ दी, फिर मुझे उनकी आवाज़ आयी "अभी आया".
जैसे ही वो आऐ मुझे खूून से लतपथ देेेख बहुत घबरा गऐ. मुझ से कहा " तुम यहीं पर रूको मैं अभी कुछ करता हूँ". दूूसरे ही पल में मेरी मांं दौड़ी चली आईं, मेरी मांं मुझे घर के अंदर ले आयी. मुझे एक कुर्सी पर बिठाया गया. जैसे जैसे सबको पता चलेते गया वैसे वैसे मुझे देखने के लिए भीड़ हो रही थी. तभी मेरे पति, प्रवीण ने कार का इंतज़ाम किया और मुझे पास के एक हॉस्पिटल ले गए.
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वो पाउडर वाला दूध नहीं पी रहा था. सभी घरवाले बच्चे को दूध पिलाने की कोशिश कर रहे थे पर वो नही माना. हमारे यहा किराये में एक परिवार रहता था, उनके यहां भी एक महिना पहले डिलीवरी हुई थी, जिनकी डिलीवरी हुई उनका नाम शालू था. उन्होंने मेरे बच्चे को अपना दूध पिलाया तब वो नन्ही सी जान शांंती सेे सो पाया. आज के ज़माने में भी शालू दिदी जैसे ग्रेट लोग इस दुुनिया में हैं.
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You are an amazing mommy, but there is so much more to you than your super mom powers. YouGet ready for the day: are an individual with talents and passions. I enjoy music, so I try and incorporate it in my day however I can. So, if you love sketching, get colouring with your kiddos. If you love fashion, create a fashion wardrobe for your kiddos, and so on.
There are days when my house is a complete mess and I jump to a 'clean up, clean up' rap song with my kiddos. It instantly brings a smile on my face and creates a moment of happiness.
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Children are prone to hair and head problems. But excessive hair loss in children is quite unnatural and needs to be treated before things go beyond control. Find out the problems that your child could be suffering from and treat them today. Inspecting his hair is the best solution to diagnose this at home!
Torticollis in Children
Torticollis stands for ‘twisted neck’ and is also called wryneck. If your child is facing this condition, his head would be titled to one side. If this condition is caused due to positioning in the womb, it is called congenital torticollis.
1. Torticollis Symptoms in Kids
The toddler starts holding his head on one side.
He has limited neck movement.
It is generally painless but may cause some numbness or tingling at times.
2. Torticollis Treatment in Children
If your doctor diagnoses this condition due to an infection, he will treat it accordingly and the infection would soon heal.
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This is an auto-immune disorder which results in severe hair fall in patches. It is more likely to occur in toddlers over 18 months. Here, the immune system attacks the hair follicles. The follicles shrink and hair regrowth becomes very slow. It could take several months to gain back the lost hair. This condition is neither painful nor is your toddler unhealthy.
1. Alopecia Areata Symptoms in children
Clumps of your toddler’s hair start falling out.
Oval patches start appearing on head.
However, if the bald spots are crusty or flaky, it may be ringworm.
Toddler’s fingernails may look like rows of tiny dents.
2. Alopecia Areata Treatment in Children
There is no treatment for this condition, but there are treatments for stimulating hair growth.
If you are worried about the amount of hair lost by your child, make an appointment with a dermatologist and follow his suggestions.
If your child is older, doctors will probably recommend topical cortisone or other creams.
Hair Loss in Children
Hair loss has a lot of possibilities with different causes, symptoms and treatments. It is not natural for children to have isolated bald spots. Your toddler might be having a bare patch due to sleeping in the same position, night after night, or due to rubbing his head against a mattress.
Hair Fall Treatment-in Toddlers
Talk to your pediatrician. He would want to determine the reason behind the cause and start necessary treatment.
If your child has ringworm, for instance, your doctor will prescribe anti-fungal medication.
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If some illness has caused excessive hair loss, it would heal up with time.
Keep a check on your toddler’s behaviour. Anxiousness, nervousness or frustrations are causes of hair loss, and parents need to get to the core of these feelings.
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These are tiny insects that feed on the blood of human scalp. An infestation of these insects known as Pediculosis Capitis impacts children, usually through transfer of lice from hair of one child to the other. It does not carry any viral or bacterial diseases.
1. Head Lice Symptoms in Children
The child is constantly scratching his head, neck and ears. This is mainly due to an allergic reaction to louse saliva. If a person has a lice infestation, the itching stays for 2-6 weeks right after the infestation.
Lice may be visible, but hard to notice since they are fast and very small in size.
Lice eggs or nits are harder to spot as they stick to hair shafts and are camouflaged to match hair colour.
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Doctors suggest using over-the-counter medication and frequently combing with a special lice comb.
Keep your child’s hair clean.
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A. I think it would be advisable for you to get an ultrasound done with your doctor that’s going to give you a clarity because if there is a pregnancy it would be visible at least at least that sack is visible if it’s a regular pregnancy so it would be advisable to have a test with your doctor
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A. dear Mum, you should not give any sort of gripe water or ghutti to your baby. these are unhealthy and dangerous and can cause infection to your baby. so, these should be completely avoided.
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A. edc is expected date of delivery only.
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- Toddler2 to 4 yrs
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