There are many small flesh spikes in the corn.

Written by Zhang Da Wei
General Surgery
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Corns often contain many small flesh spikes, and this condition might be due to plantar warts, caused by factors such as local compression and friction. This disease is actually a type of common wart, usually resulting from abnormal local skin proliferation, leading to keratinization. Physical therapy or surgical methods are generally used to improve this condition. Physical therapy mainly involves excision and separation, and it is essential to use some softening solutions to prevent extensive bleeding. Surgical options mainly include laser and cryotherapy, which can effectively treat and improve the condition, and further analysis and determination can be done based on the specific situation.

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What should I do if a splinter in my hand that wasn't removed has grown into a corn?

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There are many small flesh spikes in the corn.

Corns often contain many small flesh spikes, and this condition might be due to plantar warts, caused by factors such as local compression and friction. This disease is actually a type of common wart, usually resulting from abnormal local skin proliferation, leading to keratinization. Physical therapy or surgical methods are generally used to improve this condition. Physical therapy mainly involves excision and separation, and it is essential to use some softening solutions to prevent extensive bleeding. Surgical options mainly include laser and cryotherapy, which can effectively treat and improve the condition, and further analysis and determination can be done based on the specific situation.

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The difference between corns and calluses

Corn and calluses have obvious differences, as these two conditions arise from different mechanisms. Corns are what we commonly refer to as ordinary warts, which are caused by viral infections. Such viral infections are typically related directly to a decline in one's immune system, leading to the disease. The usual presentation is a change on the surface of the skin, generally appearing as tumor-like. On the other hand, calluses do not protrude on the surface and are mostly caused by local pressure and other similar factors. This condition has little to do with viral infections. Nevertheless, the treatment methods for these two conditions are quite similar. For example, they can be removed through laser surgery or treated using certain ointments to achieve healing effects. (The use of medications should be guided by a doctor.)

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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.