Summer is a time when people like to show off their feet. Nevertheless, you should make sure your feet are healthy before you wear flip flops and other footwear that expose your toes. Corns are hard, rounded calluses that can instantly make your feet look unattractive. Corns can be very painful when pressure is applied to them by wearing footwear. Soaking your feet in apple cider vinegar will help soften your skin and get rid of corns on your feet. You should rub a dab of castor oil on your corns after soaking your feet, in order to help get rid of them.

If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles contact Dr. Nicholas Megdanis from Greater Queens Podiatry PLLC. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.

Corns: What are they? And how do you get rid of them?

Corns can be described as areas of the skin that have thickened to the point of becoming painful or irritating. They are often layers and layers of the skin that have become dry and rough, and are normally smaller than calluses.

Ways to Prevent Corns

There are many ways to get rid of painful corns such as wearing:
- Well-fitting socks
- Comfortable shoes that are not tight around your foot
- Shoes that offer support

Treating Corns

Treatment of corns involves removing the dead skin that has built up in the specific area of the foot. Salicylic acid can help in getting rid of these corns because it dissolves keratin, which is the protein that makes up a good majority of corns. Podiatrists recommend that people with diabetes not use salicylic acid but should consult with their podiatrist regarding the treatment of corns.

If you have any questions please contact our offices located in Bayside, New York. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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