Can pregnant women use corn patches?

If pregnant women have some health problems, they will become very nervous. They always feel that it will affect the fetus in their belly, and they cannot use some medicines for treatment indiscriminately, otherwise it is very likely to affect the baby's body. However, corn patches can generally still be used. After all, it is an external medicine and will not cause other side effects to the internal body.

It is understandable that many mothers are most worried about the health of their baby during pregnancy, so pregnant women should be more cautious in using medications. But in fact, we can see that the ingredients of general corn ointments are composed of salicylic acid, and a small part contains vaseline. Because salicylic acid has the function of softening the stratum corneum, when the stratum corneum around the corns is softened, the corns will fall off easily, thus achieving a radical cure.

We can also understand that corn plasters are for external use, and basically any external use without hormones can be used. Generally speaking, topical medications have little effect on the fetus. However, the need for medication can also be determined based on the timing of pregnancy. It is recommended that corn plasters can be used to treat corns in the early stages of pregnancy, but in the later stages of pregnancy, it may be necessary to consult a doctor based on your own situation. This is also a wise choice to ensure that it does not affect children.

Of course, this also depends on the severity of the corns. Corn plaster is used locally and is relatively less absorbed. If used sparingly, it generally has no effect on the fetus. Pregnant women do not have to worry too much about this issue. After all, the impact of using it sparingly and externally is relatively small. While considering the fetus, you should also look at your own physical condition. If you are in pain, of course you need to find a solution, look at the problem comprehensively, and carry out appropriate treatment without affecting the fetus. You can also maintain a healthy body and provide a good physical environment for the fetus.

Salicylic acid phenol patch: used for corns, soak the affected area in hot water for ten minutes before use, wipe dry, and apply it to the affected area for 24 hours. If the affected area softens and turns white and slightly painful, change the dressing once.

Salicylic acid ointment: used for tinea capitis, tinea pedis and local keratin hyperplasia, apply to the affected area twice a day.