They are common and can be painful to the point of obstructing walking. In some cases, they even present a source of loss of autonomy in the elderly and are the cause of complications in diabetics.
The horns on the feet are not to be overlooked. Focus on this skin condition and natural solutions to relieve them.
What is a horn?
The horn is a reaction of the skin, at the feet,due to pressure and friction between the bone on one side and the shoes, too narrow, too tight or even with heels too high, on the other side. Result?
The skin thickens and forms a horn,a well-rounded lesion with a very hard central core that can cause pain that can be disabling to say the least. Location level, it is mainly near the joints and toes but rarely on the big toe. Sometimes on the soles of the feet. Untreated, the horn swells and can become infected.
Natural solutions to relieve horns
In general, it is advisable to wear comfortable and rather wide shoes, without heels too high. Also, food hygiene is important to keep the pleasure of walking and to be able to move without too much difficulty.
To do this, you can start with a foot bath in hot water and a little salt, in order to soften the horn. Other natural tricks will help alleviate the foot pain.
White vinegar
White vinegar is an excellent remedy for relieving corns in the foot. Indeed, its acidity will help to soften the skin. In addition, thanks to its fungicide and antibacterial virtues,it reduces the risk of infection.
To make the most of its power, the ideal is to apply it in cataplasm: you have a piece of bread crumbs previously soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes and you place it on the horn for a few minutes.
Green clay
An effective painkiller, green clay is a formidable weapon for relieving inflammation. It is applied as a cataplasm to soften the callosity and repair the skin. To do this, place a tablespoon of green clay in a bowl and add water to create a paste that is left to rest for 4 hours.
Then, with the help of a spatula, the mixture is spread on the horn that is surrounded by food film, as a bandage. For more results, the ideal is to let it act all night.
Aspirin
Another simple, economical and effective remedy is aspirin. Two tablets can then be powdered into a tablespoon of sweet almond or calendula vegetable oil and massage the painful area for a few minutes.
Once the massage is given, the same mixture is placed on the horn and rolled with stretch film. After a few minutes, we just rinse it all out.
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