4 Steps to Pretty Summer Feet

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4 Steps to Pretty Summer Feet

A " corn " on the foot - that is, a thickening and

hardening of the skin's surface layer with a deep-seated core or nucleation -

can cause pain or discomfort when standing, walking or running. Usually due to

wearing shoes that do not fit properly, they generally appear wherever there is

continuous pressure or friction on the foot. If you have corns, make sure your

shoes fit properly and avoid wearing socks or stockings that bind your feet too

tightly. To deal with the pain that corns can cause, try the following:

 

Use an over-the-counter

corn-removal solution. Use these with caution, as they often contain

acids. Never use these solutions if you're diabetic or have any problem

with circulation in the feet.

Use a pumice stone to

reduce the thickness of a corn. Soak your feet prior to using it so that

the corn is soft when you rub it.

Use moleskin or other

non-medicated pads to reduce the pressure and pain.

If the remedies above

don’t help, see a podiatrist or other health-care professional who

treats foot problems.