Corns are the overgrowth of skin that may arise either in between toes or on the soles of the feet, on knees and elbows. They may be soft or hard and it mainly depends on where it is grown. If corns grow in between toes, they are soft but corn on knees, ankle and elbow becomes dry and hard. Corn causes inflammation and aching. It happens because of wearing ill-fitting shoes or from excess walking and running. Other factors that are regarded to be behind the corn problem are the acid alkaline imbalance in the body. A corn is a painful experience so try to remove it before it gets too old.

Always wear well-fit shoes. Too much high heel is not good for your feet. So either discard them or limit the wearing of the high heeled shoes. Check the inside portion of the shoes and check the stitching. Alcohol free golden seal extract or tea tree oil keeps out infection and helps to heal. Castor oil is good for corn. Apply it twice daily over the affected areas. The acid of lemon is good to remove the corn. Tie a slice of lemon overnight over the affected areas. It really works.

Raw papaya juice also helps to remove corn. Milky juice of green figs softens the corns and gradually solves the problem. Dab this juice two or three times a day. Soak a cotton ball in vitamin E oil and dab over the corn again and again. Medicated pads are available in the market which are effective in removing corns. Ripe potato juice is also good. Grate one raw potato and make it secure with bandage. Aloe cream and calendula soften the corn effectively. Chalk may be ground into a paste with water and can be applied on the area to get rid off corn.

Prevention is better than cure. So follow some rules so that you may not suffer from corn in future. Shoes should be well-fit and soft. Make a habit of washing your feet everyday with warm water and then moisturize it. Do not cut corns with knife or anything sharp, it actually increase the condition. Diabetic people suffer from corn problem a lot because of poor blood circulation in the feet. But if the problem is serious consult a doctor or podiatrist.