Don't dig your corns casually, be careful of infection! Diabetics should pay special attention

In real life, some friends have corns on their feet, which is very annoying because it hurts when they walk and are squeezed. So how do they come about? Today, an expert from the Department of Traumatology of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine will share with you the relevant knowledge.

Corns are usually caused by long-term friction or pressure on the patient's feet, which leads to abnormal proliferation of the local stratum corneum. When corns appear, patients should not pick them to avoid damaging the local skin, causing infection and worsening the patient's condition, especially for patients with diabetes .

Diabetic patients need to be especially careful when they develop corns on the soles of their feet, as diabetes can cause nerve damage and circulation problems in the feet, making them more susceptible to infection and ulcers. Here are some tips for dealing with corns on the soles of your feet:

1. Wear comfortable shoes

Choose the right shoes to avoid pressure on your feet and reduce friction on corns.

2. Soak your feet

You can soak your feet in warm water to soften the corns and make them easier to remove.

3. Avoid self-treatment

Do not use scissors or blades to remove corns yourself, as this may cause infection and bleeding.

4. Seek medical help

If the corn is large or painful, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and seek help from a doctor. Corn removal surgery may be required.

In short, people with diabetes need to be extra careful when dealing with corns on the soles of their feet to avoid causing infection and ulcers. If you are unsure how to deal with it, consult your doctor immediately.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Wu Ting, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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(Edited by YT)