Horny growths and calluses on the skin
Development of cornified growths - thickened, hardened layers on the skin is an attempt of the skin to protect itself from the action of friction and pressure forces. The development of calluses and calluses is most common on the toes and fingers These growths are visually unpleasant
If you are healthy, you may only need to treat corns due to a visual problem Most of the time, removing the source of friction or pressure also causes the cornea to loosen
If you have diabetes or other vascular disease that restricts the blood supply to your feet, you are at higher risk of complications. Consult your doctor if you develop cornified skin
Prolonged pressure and repeated friction cause corns and calluses to form and grow Some of the causes of this pressure and friction are:
- Improper sized shoes Narrow shoes or high heels cause ankle compression On the other hand, when the shoe is too big, the foot repeatedly rubs against the inner surface of the shoe
- Putting on shoes without socks Wearing shoes without socks causes friction on the feet The wrong size sock is also a problem
- Using musical or working instruments Calluses on the hands may develop due to playing a musical instrument, work or writing movements
Corneal growths and calluses may present with these signs:
- A thick, rough area on the skin
- Industrial lump
- Soreness or pain under the skin
- Scaly, dry, waxy skin
- Skin cornification and callus are the same
- The lesion is much smaller in size and has a hardened center against a background of inflamed skin Corns develop in areas of the ankle where there is a lot of pressure, such as the toes or the area between the toes. The cornified area is painful to the touch
- Calluses rarely cause pain Calluses usually develop on the soles of the feet, under the heel, on the palms of the hands, or on the knees Calluses vary in size and are often larger than the callus
When to consult a doctor If the corn or callus is inflamed and painful, consult a doctor If you have diabetes or have a blood supply problem for some other reason, consult your doctor before trying home remedies, as even a small cut can become infected and ulcerate.
