Can corns be contagious?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Corns are not contagious; this condition is usually caused by prolonged friction and compression. Corns are characterized by thickened skin, commonly found on the soles of the feet, the front-middle parts of the toes, and the outer edges of the little toes. If corns develop, it is important to eliminate the cause. If there is long-term friction or compression on the feet, it must be avoided. Wear appropriate shoes to reduce pressure and friction. For treatment, you can apply corn treatment ointments. (For specific medications, please administer them under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate blindly.)

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Corns are treated in which department?

Corn is a relatively common condition. If you suffer from corns, it is recommended to consult dermatology or surgery for treatment. Corns are mainly caused by prolonged standing, or by wearing shoes that do not fit properly or are too tight. They usually appear individually. It is advised to seek treatment promptly at the dermatology or surgery department of a hospital. The primary treatment involves topical medications, but methods like laser or cryotherapy can also be employed.

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Can corns be massaged?

Corns cannot be effectively treated by massage alone; it only serves as a supplementary help, alleviating the symptoms caused by corns. To cure corns thoroughly, treatments such as cryotherapy, laser therapy, or even surgery are necessary. Furthermore, the occurrence of corns is often triggered by frequently consuming spicy food or having excessively hard foot pads, which compresses the feet. It is recommended to rest more often and soaking the feet in warm water can also be an effective improvement.

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How can corns be treated to be eradicated completely?

Corns are growths formed by the entry of foreign bodies into the skin, which become exacerbated by repeated friction and compression. There are many treatments for corns, and the most conventional one involves the application of corn plasters, which can completely cure the condition. Corn plasters are a type of corrosive medication. After local application, they completely erode the corn. However, in some patients where the corn is particularly deep or large, corn plasters may not be able to cure it completely. In such cases, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist at a reputable hospital and opt for liquid nitrogen freezing treatment. Following liquid nitrogen treatment, blisters form locally, and as these blisters peel off and necrotize, the corn also falls off and dies. If these treatments are not effective, one can consult a surgical department for a surgical procedure to completely excise the corn.

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The difference between a corn and a callus.

Corn and calluses actually have fundamental differences. A corn is a type of common wart, which is essentially a viral infection. This type of infection is somewhat similar to plantar warts, usually occurring on the sole of the foot. Although both conditions are more likely to occur on the sole, common warts typically manifest as protruding bumps on the surface, whereas calluses are not protruding and the skin in the affected area is relatively smooth. Thus, one can determine the type of condition based on these surface appearances. However, both conditions share commonalities such as being caused by viral infections. Additionally, common warts generally have a darker color, while calluses are more translucent.

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Can corn plaster be used for skin tags?

Eating meat and corns actually have fundamental similarities, generally caused by viral infections. Therefore, using antiviral medications is definitely feasible. Corn patches can also have some effect on local irritation, so it's possible to use corn patches on warts as well. However, warts generally have a deeper area or more apparent superficial changes. Therefore, if using corn patches, they must be combined with other treatment methods, since corn patches generally work better on surface treatments. Thus, treating warts only on the surface might lead to recurrent warts, so it is necessary to combine them with other antiviral medications or local injections of antiviral drugs for better results together with the corn patch treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)