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The
basic kind of
walking can
be done almost
anywhere and at
any time,
year around.
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| Corns
are calluses that
occur most commonly
on the top of the
toes although they
do also occur on
the soles of the
feet and between
the toes. A corn
is a small layer
of thick, dead skin
that develops to
act as padding over
skin tissue that
has been subjected
to excessive pressure.
They are a reaction
to abuse and stress
and are an attempt
by the body to protect
the foot. |
Excess pressure which
leads to corns can be caused by tight shoes,
deformed toes, seams or stitches inside shoes
that rub against the toes, abnormalities of walking
or bunions. They are most common in women.
Corns are highly
visible and can cause considerable discomfort.
It is best to visit your doctor for a through
examination of your feet. Your doctor may trim
the corn by shaving the dead layers of the skin
off with a scalpel to restore the normal contour
of the skin and relieve pain. Soaking your feet
regularly and using a pumice stone can soften
and reduce the size of your corn. Wearing a
donut shaped foam pad over the corn will also
help relive the pressure.
To prevent
corns developing in the first place it is important
to avoid extra
pressure on
your feet. |
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| Cautionary
measures can
be taken like
wearing shoes
that fit your
feet correctly
or wearing
thick socks
for all sports
activities
and when wearing
thick socks
also wearing
a larger shoe
size. |
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