A corn on foot usually shows up on the bottom or under the foot (sole). It can also appear on the ball, side or heel of the foot. Normally, it is a type called a seed corn, which is often hard and painful. This post presents pictures, causes, signs and symptoms of foot corns and their difference with calluses. Furthermore, it details how you can remove and prevent them from occurring or recurring using treatments and home remedies.
What is a Corns on Your Foot?
A corn is small, occasionally painful, area of thickened skin on various parts of the foot due to excess pressure or friction. Some people refer to corns on feet simply as hard skin on feet. A corn is formed as a reaction of your body trying to protect the skin that experiences too much pressure, friction or both. As a result a thickened, usually hard, skin develops on and around the skin in the affected area. Corns commonly develop on the bottom of foot or under foot, on ball of foot, on side of foot and on heels. They may also form on the little toe or pinky toe, on top of toes and between toes. Though rare, you may also develop corns on your hands.
Corn vs Callus (Corn or Callus) – Diagnosis of Corns
Do you have a corn or callus? Let us begin by doing a small analysis of corn vs callus. This will ensure that you get to know exactly which of the two affects you. Once you sure which of the two you are suffering from, you will be able to apply the appropriate ways to get rid of them or treat them. The remedies and treatment of corns and for calluses definitely differ.
Some people use the terms ‘corns’ and ‘calluses’ interchangeably, but that is not the case. Although they have some similarities, corns and calluses are different. Corns and calluses exhibit the following signs and symptoms which make them different from each other. These symptoms may be used to diagnose corns.

- A corn usually covers a small area while callus covers a wider area.
- Corns may become painful when pressed strongly but calluses are generally not painful when pressed this way.
- A corn has a fairly defined shape with a hard center core surrounded by an inflamed red skin. A callus consists of thickened and hardened skin throughout the affected area and may not have any definite shape.
- Corns generally form on areas which do not experience a lot of weight, such as on top of toes and between toes. However, these areas experience pressure and friction that may be caused by factors such as ill-fitting shoes. On the other hand, calluses generally, though not always, form in areas that bear a lot of weight such as the sole of feet, especially under the heels and on ball of foot.
You should also verify whether you have corns or bunions, because bunions may also be mistaken for corns
Types of Corns on Feet
There are five common types of corns classified according to their nature. The most common types are hard corns and soft corns. The others are seed corns, fibrous corns and vascular corns.
- Hard corns: These are the most common type of corns. They usually occur as a hard central part surrounded by thickened and inflamed red skin.
- Soft corns: Soft corns are also called kissing corns. They are whitish in color and have a tough elastic texture like that of rubber. Soft corns usually develop between toes due to moist skin as a result of sweat or poor drying of the feet. Another reason for the development of soft corns is toe deformities.
- Seed corns: This type of corns is characterized by small thickened hard skin spots that are rarely painful. They may exist in clusters or individually. They usually develop on the bottom of feet out of regularly walking barefoot on uneven ground with many small hard particles such as stones.
- Fibrous corns: These are deep-rooted corns due to presence of other types of corns for a long period of time. They are attached firmly to the deeper foot tissues and therefore may be painful.
- Vascular corns: “Vascular corns are either hard or soft corns, but have blood vessels within the strata of the corn” [nailsmag.com]. Due to the presence of blood vessels within the corn, vascular corns may be very painful and bleed heavily if cut or scraped.
Hard corns are the most common type of corns. A hard corn is a small area of dense skin that is generally the size of a pea, usually surrounded by an area of thickened skin or callus.
What Causes Corns on Feet
How do corns develop? Corns on feet are generally caused by excessive pressure or friction on the foot skin. There are many ways in which excessive pressure or friction on feet can arise. The common ways include:

- Walking barefoot: If you walk barefoot often, the skin under your feet will thicken and harden due to the irregular pressure and friction experienced on the uneven ground. For example, if you walk on a ground with small stones, the stones will cause high pressure on the parts that are in contact with your feet.
- Walking on a slope: If you walk on a slope regularly, you are likely to develop corns on your feet. Your feet, especially the toes, will experience extra pressure and friction caused by the imbalance as you walk down or up the slope.
- Close-fitting shoes: Wearing badly fitting shoes may lead to excessive pressure and friction on some parts of your feet. Some of these shoes may have protruding parts or stitches which may increase friction with the feet. The parts of the feet that are most affected are the top of toes and the side of the little toe.
- High-heeled shoes: Wearing high heeled shoes is one of the causes of corns on feet. This is very common among women since most of them think it fashionable to wear high heeled shoes. High heeled shoes exert uneven pressure on the feet, resulting in foot corns, especially on top of toes and on ball of foot.
- Failure to wear socks: If you don’t wear socks, your feet will be rubbing against the shoes. This may result in the development of corns on your feet.
- Wearing snug socks: Very tight socks may also encourage development of corns on feet, especially soft corns between the toes.
- Exercises involving feet: Repeated exercises that involve the feet like jogging is another cause of foot corns. In case this is done regularly, especially on barefoot, foot corns may develop.
- Very long toenails: Long toenails push the toes backwards when you put on shoes. This forces the toe joints upwards, making them to rub and experience excessive pressure from the shoes. This often results in the formation of corns.
- Foot deformities: Foot deformities such as having bone spurs (bony prominences) and hammer toes, may cause corns. The bone spurs may experience almost direct friction with the shoes, causing the development of a corn on the bottom of your feet.
- Irregular gait: Walking with an irregular gait may subject some parts of your feet to too much pressure, leading to the formation of foot corns.
Corn on Foot Pictures (Images)
We have placed descriptive images or pictures of corns on feet at various appropriate sections of the post for better connection with the relevant content. The pictures of corns on feet in this post include those on the ball of foot, on bottom of or under feet, on side of foot and on heels.
Corn on Bottom of Foot or Corns under Foot

Can you get corns on the bottom of your feet? “Seed corns tend to occur on the bottom of the feet, and some doctors believe this condition is caused by blocked sweat ducts,” [WebMD]. Walking barefoot on rugged ground is the main cause of corns on bottom of foot. The rugged ground pinches and squeezes the skin on the bottom of foot as you walk on it. This causes excess pressure and friction which stimulate the skin in the affected area to form a protective tissue, which is the corn, under your feet. Removing corns under feet can be done using any one suitable method from among the methods discussed in a later section of this post.
Corn on Heel

Heel corn? Can you really get a corn on your heel? In fact, corns on heel of foot are relatively common. This is one of the foot parts that may experience undue pressure and friction, especially when you do not have well-fitting shoes. A painful corn on heel of foot may imply that the corn is infected. In such a case, oral medication is the best option to go for, because it will not only treat the infection but also the corn itself. Find details of oral antibiotics in a later section of this post
Corn on Ball of Foot

It is not uncommon to develop a painful corn on ball of foot. This is the part of your foot that acts as a pivot as you walk. For that reason, it may be the part that experiences a lot of pressure and most friction. Ball on foot corns often affect those who regularly walk barefoot, although even those who wear shoes may still get them. If painful, it simply means that the corn may have been infected. Although removal of corn on ball of foot may be tricky for those who have to walk every day, it is still possible. You just need to carry out the procedure during nights when you are asleep.
Corn on Side of Foot
Another part of your feet that may develop corns is the sides of your feet. Corns on side of foot tend to be caused by undue friction rather than excessive pressure. However, pressure may also be a cause, especially when it is exerted by ill-fitting shoes. If your corn is on the side of foot, have it removed and take measures to prevent recurrence.
Painful Corns on Feet
As already discussed, a painful corn on foot may be as result of an infection on the corn. When you have such a corn, you need to employ a removal strategy that also treats the infection. Read on to learn which method best cures and removes an infected corn.
How to Remove or Get Rid of Corn on Foot
Corns on feet may cause a lot of discomfort and unnecessary pain. You can imagine what happens if you are required to be in official dress code but painful corns on your feet stop you from putting on shoes. This can be very embarrassing and worrying. So, you need to get rid of those corns the soonest that you can to save yourself from such unprecedented distress.
Fortunately enough, there are many home remedies for foot corn removal that have been tested and proven to work satisfactorily. You can choose one that is convenient for you from those presented in the section below. Besides, you can use the treatment strategies availed later in the post, in case you do not like using home remedies. In the event removal methods do not work for you, you can still see your doctor for further advice and treatment. So do not panic.
Home Remedies for Corn on Feet
In case you are interested to learn how to remove corns on feet at home, we are pleased to inform you that there are very many natural home remedies for foot corns. Here, we discuss some of the best ways that you could employ to get rid of corns on your feet.
Castor oil is one of the best foot corn remedies that is trusted and widely used. It serves to hydrate the corn. It also soothes the corn, reducing pain and swelling in the affected area. It is, therefore, one of the most effective home remedy to corns. Besides, castor oil is widely used to get rid of warts and other skin growths. To successfully get rid of corns using castor oil, follow the procedure below:
Procedure:
- Before bedtime, wash your feet thoroughly. You may also soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
- Pat the feet dry with a towel.
- Apply a thin even layer of castor oil over the corn.
- Cover the corn with a non-medicated corn pad and secure it in place with an adhesive tape.
- Leave it overnight
- Repeat the procedure every day for about two weeks or until the corn disappears.
Note: This procedure is best done overnight when there is least interference with the corn.
Turmeric is a widely known home remedy for many skin conditions, including inflammation and sores. It is an excellent solution to foot corns. Use the procedure below to eliminate corns on your feet fast and effectively.
Procedure
- Heat mustered oil in a pot until it is warm.
- Add turmeric powder as you stir the mixture.
- Continue stirring the mixture for a few minutes until a paste is formed.
- Stop heating it and let it cool a bit to a bearable temperature.
- Apply the paste to the corn on your foot.
- Secure the paste in place by covering it with a bandage.
- Let it stay overnight.
- In the morning, remove the bandage and wash the paste off.
- Repeat this procedure every day until the corn disappears.
Precaution: Be careful because the mastered oil and turmeric paste formed may stain your garments or bedding. However, do not worry about the stain formed on your foot as it will fade off in a few days.
Apple cider vinegar is a crucial home remedy with many health and beauty applications. One of these many applications is getting rid of corns on feet. Here is how to use apple cider vinegar to treat corns.
Procedure:
- Before bed time, carefully wash your feet.
- Add a half a cup of cider vinegar to a basin of warm water and keep some for a later step.
- Soak your feet in the apple cider vinegar solution for about 15 minutes.
- Remove your feet from the vinegar solution and pat it dry with a towel.
- Soak a clean cotton wool in the remaining apple cider vinegar and squeeze out any excess.
- Apply the cotton wool on the corn and secure it in place with an adhesive tape.
- Now cover it with a bandage or put on socks to reduce interference as you sleep.
- Let it stay overnight.
- In the morning, remove the cotton wool and wash your feet with water and mild soap.
- Repeat the procedure daily for about 10 days, after which the corn will start exfoliating and disappear with time.
A papaya is yet another fruit that can be easily used for corn removal. What is more, it is very effective in dealing with corns. A papaya has many useful enzymes that exfoliate the corn, eliminating it within a short period of use. Besides, the papaya soothes the corn and hence minimizes pain and any other discomfort. Use an unripe papaya as it gives better results when compared with a ripe one.
Procedure
- Before bed time, wash your feet thoroughly with warm water and pat them dry.
- Extract a little juice from a raw papaya into a container.
- Soak some cotton wool in the juice.
- Gently squeeze any excess juice from the cotton wool.
- Apply the cotton wool on the corn and secure it with an adhesive tape and wear socks.
- Let the bandage stay on overnight.
- In the next morning, remove the cotton wool and carefully scrub off the hard skin on the corn with pumice stone.
- Repeat this procedure every day until the corn clears up.
- Use of Vitamin E
Vitamin E will surely serve your skin justice by moisturizing the hard dry and rough texture due to foot corns. What is more, Vitamin E contains antioxidants, which eliminate damaging oxidizing agents from the corn, making the corn heal faster. To make vitamin E even more effective, combined it with olive oil. Olive oil contains oleic acid that improves the permeability of your skin. This enables moisture to be retained on the corn longer, making it soft. This is how to use vitamin E together with olive oil to remove foot corns.
Procedure:
- Before bed time, wash your feet thoroughly with warm water. Better still, you may soak them for a while and then pat them dry with a towel.
- Mix a few drops of vitamin E oil with equal amount of olive oil. Stir them well to form a uniform solution.
- Now massage the oil mixture onto the corn gently for a few minutes.
- Wait for another few minutes and cover the corn area with bandage. Secure it well in place with an adhesive tape. You may put on socks to ensure it is not interfered with while you will be asleep.
- Let it stay overnight as you sleep.
- In the morning, remove the bandage and wash away the oil with mild soap.
- Repeat this procedure daily for about 10 days or until the corn heals.
Lemon contains citrus acid, which helps soften the hard skin of a corn. Lemon juice also kills bacteria that may infect your skin leading to the formation of pus in the corn. To remove a corn using lemon, follow the following procedure.
Procedure:
- Before bed time, cut fresh slice of lemon and place it on the affected area such that the cut surface is in contact with the corn.
- Secure it in place with a piece of bandage and let it stay overnight.
- Repeat this procedure each night for about a week or until the corn disappears. After the corn has been softened by the lemon juice, it peels off.
- In case it does not peel off by itself, you may need to use pumice stone to scrub off the dead skin of the corn.
- Use of Turpentine oil
Turpentine is an effective remedy that can remove corns from your feet instantly. It has the ability to infiltrate the affected skin and make it soft. Also, turpentine has antiseptic properties that speed the healing process of corns on feet. To use this remedy follow the procedure below:
Procedure:
- Wrap a few ice cubes in a piece of cloth.
- Apply the ice cubes on the corns for about 3 minutes.
- Remove the ice cubes and wipe the area dry with a clean towel.
- Gently massage the turpentine oil into the corn.
- Cover the affected area with a bandage and let it stay overnight.
- Repeat this procedure every night for about 3 days or until the corn gets cured.
Onion is one of the best home remedies for corns. To start with, onions have antibacterial properties which ensure that, besides softening the corn area, the affected area does not get infected. Onions also soothe the pain and eases the area on and around the corn. To use an onion to get rid of corns, follow the procedure outlined below.
Procedure:
- At the beginning of the day, cut a round piece of fresh onion.
- Immerse it in a cup of white vinegar.
- Let it stay in the vinegar for the whole day.
- Before bed time, get the onion slice from the vinegar.
- Carefully massage it into the corn.
- Secure it in place with a bandage and let it stay overnight.
- Repeat the procedure each night for about a week or until the corn disappears.
- Use of garlic
Garlic contains anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that prevents infections on corns
There are a number of reasons why you should try garlic to eliminate corns on feet. To begin with, garlic contains anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that prevents infections on the corn. Furthermore, it is a natural antioxidant, meaning it prevents the formation of harmful substances on the corn during use. With any of the following procedures, you will indeed get satisfactory results.
Procedure 1:
This procedure is best done before bed time so that it is left to work overnight.
- Before you go to bed, wash your feet clean and pat them dry with your towel.
- Slice a clove of garlic and rub the cut surface on the corn for a few minutes.
- Let it dry on the corn and wrap it with a bandage.
- Leave it overnight.
- On the next morning, remove the bandage and wash your feet again.
- Do this every day for about 10 days or until the corn disappears.
Procedure 2:
Alternatively, if you wish to carry out the procedure during the day, follow these steps:
- Crush 2 or 3 cloves of garlic and some vinegar to it to form a paste.
- Gently apply the paste on the corn.
- Cover the paste with a bandage and secure it in place with an adhesive tape.
- Let it stay on for about three hours.
- Remove the tape and clean the affected area.
- Repeat this process every day for a few weeks or until you get satisfactory results.
You can also use pineapple to eliminate corns from your feet. Pineapple juice contains enzymes that soften the hard skin on corns. For good results, use the pineapple peel rather than the fleshy part. Follow the procedure outlined below for the best results.
Procedure
- Obtain a peel from a fresh pineapple and cut it into a round shape.
- Cover it with the cut peel such that the inner part is over the corn.
- Secure it with a bandage and put on your socks to minimize interference.
- Leave it to stay overnight.
- In the morning, remove the bandage and wash the area.
- Repeat this procedure daily for about one week or until the corn is cured.
- Use of Aspirin Tablets
You need aspirin, apple cider vinegar and water to use this method.
Procedure:
- Grind about six aspirin tablets between two spoons, one at a time.
- Transfer the aspirin powder formed into a cup.
- Add equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water to the aspirin in the cup such that their ratio is 1:1:1 to form a paste.
- Apply the paste formed evenly to the corn.
- Use a bandage to secure the paste in place for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bandage and scrub off the now loose corn with pumice stone.
- Repeat this procedure for a few days for the corn to completely disappear.
- Use of Epsom salts
The use of Epson salts is a common and effective remedy for corns on feet. It does not disappoint. Epson salts soothe irritation and swelling of the skin on the corn. It also helps peel off the dead skin on the corn, healing it in a few days. To remove corns on the feet, follow the following procedure.

Procedure:
- Put enough warm water in a wash basin such that it can completely cover your feet.
- Add a half a cup of Epsom salts into the warm water and stir thoroughly.
- Dip your feet into the warm water such that they are completely covered by the water.
- Let your feet stay in the solution for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the feet from the water and carefully scrub off the now soft skin on the corn with a pumice stone.
- You may need to repeat this procedure for a number of days for the corn to disappear completely.
- Use of Baking Soda
Baking soda is yet another outstanding home remedy for corns. It readjusts the pH level of your skin to normal. Also, it inhibits bacteria and fungus from flourishing on your skin. The use of baking soda enables the hard skin on the corn to exfoliate with time and the corn disappears. To effectively remove a foot corn using baking powder, follow the procedure outlined below.
Procedure:
- Add about four spoonfuls of baking soda into a trough of warm water.
- Soak your feet in the solution for about 30 minutes.
- Get out your feet and gently scrub the affected area using pumice stone, with emphasis on the corn itself.
- Rinse your feet with clean water and pat it dry with a towel.
- Apply some castor oil or any other suitable moisturizing cream to the feet.
- Repeat this procedure daily for a couple of days to get rid of corns on your feet.
Willow bark has been in use for centuries as herbal pain reliever. It contains salicin, which is the natural substitute and source of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is one of the contents of aspirin. Willow bark has anti-inflammatory properties that also help soothe the corn. To remove corns with willow bark, follow the procedure outlined below.
Procedure:
- Add a little water to willow bark powder to make a paste. You may use lemon juice instead of water, as the acid in lemon juice will help soften the corn further.
- Evenly apply the willow bark paste to the corn and cover it well with a bandage to secure it in place.
- Let it stay overnight.
- In the morning, remove the bandage and wash away the paste with water.
- Repeat this procedure daily for a couple of days or until the corns disappear.
Other remedies that have proved effective for eliminating corns on feet include:
- Use of Clove Oil
- Use of Cornstarch
- Use of Chamomile tea
- Use of Tea tree oil
- Use of Black Strap Molasses
- Use of Yellow Mustard
Corns on Feet Treatment
There are many medical solutions available for corn on foot treatment. Some of the treatment strategies employ over-the-counter medicine. It may seem easy and convenient to just buy an OTC and use it to cure your foot corns. However, it is highly recommended that you see your doctor first for advice before embarking on such treatment. This might save you unexpected damages and wastage. This is due to the fact that different treatments work well for different people, depending on the nature and severity of the corns that they have. Nevertheless, let us now discuss some of the best treatment strategies used to cure corns of feet.
Foot pads can be used to protect your feet from excessive pressure and friction. When properly positioned, foot pads can relieve shoe pressure and friction on your feet. The aim of using foot pads is to stop undue pressure and friction of your feet. “Most corns and calluses gradually disappear when the friction or pressure stops,” [webMD].
- Trimming
The use of foot pads may be an effective and sufficient way of treating foot corns. However, your GP may want to trim the top of the corn to reduce its thickness so that it heals faster.
- Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is one of the common constituents in over-the-counter products used to treat corns of feet. “Salicylic acid is used to help soften the top layer of dead skin so it can be easily removed,” [NHS Choices]. Usually, salicylic acid is applied trough foot pads that contain the acid. It is a very effective corn treatment strategy, as it removes corns very fast. As little as two treatments can give very satisfactory results. Generally, these products are usually mild and therefore safe to use without unprecedented side effects. However, WebMD observes that most doctors discourage the use of salicylic acid because if not properly applied, it may cause chemical skin burn around the corn, leading to infections and ulcers.
Application of moisturizing creams is another effective way of treating corns on feet. The creams are usually applied overnight and covered with a bandage or plastic bags to keep them in place all night. These creams help soften the hard skin of a corn so that the now soft dead skin can be exfoliated with a pumice stone with ease.
Stronger and more effective creams used this way contain urea. However, you are strongly advised to use them upon recommendation by your GP.
- Oral antibiotics
Oral antibiotics may also be used to treat corns on feet. Antibiotics are especially used when you have infected corns. Besides treating the infection on the corn, they effectively clear it fast. Nevertheless, if pus had already formed in the infected corn, it is first squeezed out through a small incision made on the corn. This relieves the pain and discomfort on the corn aside from enabling it to heal faster.
- Surgery
Surgery may also be a necessary course of treating a corn on foot. It is more so when the corns are found to be caused by abnormality in foot structure. Surgery is carried out in order to correct the foot deformation, which is the underlying cause of the corns. In any case, treating such a corn without corrective surgery may prove futile. The corn may not heal at all or may recur as soon as treatment is completed if the surgery is not carried out first.
How to Prevent Corns on Feet
There is no guarantee that corns will not form again after eliminating them using home remedies or by treatment using medical strategies. It is therefore vital to learn how you can prevent them from forming if you have never had them, or from recurring in case you have just had them treated.
Foot corns can be prevented. Where possible, you would rather prevent them that wait to treat or remove them. Now that you have learnt what causes corns on feet and which areas of the foot are commonly affected, it is quite easy to appreciate the following ways of preventing corns on feet.
- Wear properly fitting shoes: Always wear properly fitting shoes to avoid undue friction and pressure on your feet. To ensure that your shoes fit you well, learn to purchase them later in the day, not in the morning. Feet normally expand and become bigger during the day. This is the best time to fit your shoes. Furthermore, In case your shoes put a lot of pressure at certain areas on your feet, have them corrected by a cobbler to prevent formation of corns on your feet.
- Put on socks: Learn to always put on socks. You may need to choose thicker socks so that they can further reduce pressure and friction against your feet. Moreover, seamless socks will do better as they reduce chances of friction in corn prone areas on your feet.
- Do not use close-fitting socks: Putting on socks will help prevent corns on feet. But if your socks are tight-fitting, replace them with properly fitting ones. Surprisingly, wearing tight-fitting socks may cause pressure and friction that may result in formation of corns on your feet instead of preventing them.
- Apply foot moistening cream: Wash your feet daily with soap and a scrubbing brush and apply appropriate foot cream to hydrate them. Do not just use common creams that may not rehydrate your feet skin.
- Use pumice stone to scrub dead skin off your feet. However, be very careful not to do it too violently, as this may cause injuries to your feet.
- Wear high-heeled shoes less: It might be impractical for ladies to avoid wearing high-heeled shoes. However, you can prevent corns from developing by reducing the frequency of using high-heeled shoes. This will ease the pressure and friction effects of high-heeled shoes and discourage development of corns.
- Reduce walks on slope: If it is possible for you, try to reduce walking on sloppy ways. However, in case you live in a rugged terrain with many slopes, you may not avoid walking up and down slopes. Still, there is something that can be done: choose the right shoes to wear. Wear well-padded shoes to effectively reduce pressure and friction that may arise from the forces acting on your feet as you walk up or down slopes.
- Trim your toenails: Very long nails could push your toes backwards when you put them on. This would in turn force the toe joints up such that they rub against the upper part of the shoes. Keeping your toenails short is a sure way to avoid excessive pressure and friction on your toe joints.
- Use foot pads: Apply foot pads on the sensitive parts of your feet to cushion them from excessive pressure and hence prevent the formation of corns.
- Treat foot deformities: In case your corns are caused by foot deformities such as bone spurs, just have them corrected through surgery or any other appropriate means.
I hope you have learnt a lot about corns on feet from this post. Your contribution on this post is highly welcome as it will certainly be very useful to all of us. So, if there is a question you would like to ask or anything you would wish to chip in, do not hesitate to share it in our comments section below. Thank you in advance for commenting and sharing responsibly.
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I had a couple of somewhat painful corns on my foot, one on the ball of the foot and one on side.
Tried to remove them by soaking feet, and some OTC remedies but nothing helped. I had them for a while.
Recently I had a sinus infection and was prescribed antibiotics for 8 days. My corns disappeared!
I’m assuming it’s the antibiotics, I just found it so interesting. Almost no sign of the corns…
Thank you so much. I just brought a new pair of shoes for flat feet, and I have been replacing them for a few months-never a problem; however, this new pair has left such discomfort on the side of my foot. It’s so painful to walk, work, and even sit with them. I’m going to try the castor oil home made remedy.