A corn eye (medically: Clavus) is a skin change that occurs due to chronic pressure on an area of skin in direct proximity to the bone. Particularly with shoes that are too small or do not fit ideally, corns often develop on the toes. When treating a corn, therefore, not only the corn itself should be treated, but also the cause of its development should be eliminated.
Since the disease can be accompanied by severe pain, a quick remedy is usually sought to remove the corn. First of all, however, it should be ensured that it is a corn, so that an appropriate treatment can be started. This can be done, for example, by the treating family doctor or dermatologist.
It is important to treat a corn in a timely manner, especially in the case of concomitant diseases such as diabetes mellitus, as this is the only way to avoid serious complications. Depending on the severity of the disease, a corn may be treated in different ways. In addition to special plasters and medications, surgery can also be considered.
Patch
One way to treat a corn is to use special corn plasters, which can be purchased in the pharmacy. Self-treatment with the patches is possible, but not recommended in every case. In order to determine the cause of the corn and to find out whether it makes sense to use such a patch, it is recommended to have the corn examined by a doctor.
The special corn plaster is usually circular and has a hole in the middle. This serves to relieve the affected area and thus improve the symptoms. There are also patches with an integrated active ingredient that softens the skin around the corn.
After the skin is softened, the corn can be removed. If necessary, repeated therapy with a patch is necessary until the corn is removed. Ideally, however, these patches should be applied under medical supervision so that the course of treatment can be documented and intervention can be carried out if necessary. Patients with very dry and poorly healing skin should discuss alternative therapies with their treating physician before using the patch.
