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Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hardened skin. Corns are usually cone shaped and most often form on or beneath the toes. Calluses are usually found on the soles of the feet, but they can also form on the hands or knees. Corns and calluses can be either hard or soft. These growths can be painful and tender to the touch.
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Corns and calluses usually form as a result of repeated friction or pressure, which often occurs with ill-fitting shoes or repeated movements. High heeled shoes are major contributors to the formation of corns and calluses, which is why women are four times more likely to have foot problems than men. Other causes of corns and calluses include staphylococcus-/streptococcus-like infections or acid/alkaline imbalances. Calluses can also be hereditary.
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A hard corn is a compact patch of skin with a dense center located on the toe or under the foot. A soft corn is a soft, red area of skin with a smooth center located on the side of the toe. A seed corn is a plug-like area of skin on the heel or ball of the foot. A callus is a hard patch of skin on the bottom of the foot, palms of the hands or anywhere else friction can occur. A plantar callus is an area of dead skin on the bottom of the foot. A hereditary callus is a patch of dead skin in an area not prone to friction; these calluses are seen most often in children.
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If a corn or callus forms, consume raw vegetables and juices for three days to balance the acid in the system. Avoid fried foods, meats, caffeine, sugar and processed foods. Apply medicated corn pads to corns to relieve pressure. Never use a knife or sharp tool to cut the area because an infection could set in. Always wear shoes that fit properly.
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REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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