Homeopathic Treatment for Plantar Corns

What is Plantar Corns?

Plantar corns are one of the most common foot problems, giving a constant feeling of having a stone in the shoe. 'Plantar' is the medical term for the sole of the foot, where corns usually occur.

Corns are hardened areas of skin occurring on specific areas of the feet that suffer continual rubbing and pressure. They are usually found at the side of the toes and occasionally in between toes. When a corn occurs between the toes, sweat makes the surface supple — this condition is termed a 'Soft corn'.

Plantar corns occur when a major bone pushes against the inside of the shoe, applying unnecessary pressure on the skin of the toes, causing the skin to thicken. Corns do not spread on the surface but instead creep deep into the flesh, acquiring a cone form with the peak facing inward. This structure applies constant pressure on the nerves, giving the characteristic 'stone in the shoe' feeling.

Symptoms

• Constant feeling of a stone in the shoe while walking
• Hardened, thickened skin on the soles or sides of the toes
• Pain and sensitivity on the affected area, especially on pressure or touch
• Redness and soreness around the corn
• Numbness near the corn in some cases
• Pain that increases when flexing the area near the corn

Causes

• Wearing very tight footwear or socks
• Wearing high-heel shoes that create pressure on the toes
• Wearing very loose shoes in which the foot slides and rubs against the inside
• Deformed toes
• Walking on hard surfaces for a very long time

Homeopathic Treatment Approach

As corns are created by excessive pressure, relieving pressure on high-risk areas is key to cure and arrest further growth. Homeopathy treats plantar corns successfully from within and prevents further formation. The main remedies are: