14 best remedies for corns

With the beginning of the socks of each new pair of shoes, there may be a threat of the formation of corn, this is due to a number of factors: incorrectly chosen shoes or sandals, rough tailoring, small size. Such formations on the skin are of different nature and there are three types:

1. Callus It is a bubble with a liquid under thin epidermis detached as a result of friction. Dropsy is often painful when touched, and improper care and lack of treatment can transform a corn into inflammation and a purulent wound.
2. Dry corn Known as the natoptysh, it is horny skin as a result of the conversion of dropsy or the gradual consolidation of the epidermis as a result of slight friction. It occurs more frequently on the feet and pads of the fingers. Often dry calluses on the hands - the problem of people engaged in heavy physical labor or creativity, such as artists, weightlifters, porters.
3. Corn formed on different parts of the body, is a compacted area of ​​skin with a lesion, inside of which there is a small rod (spike) and a recess. Its other name is ingrown, the core is the root.

Water and dry corn can be cured at home, for this means the funds presented in our rating. In case of corns, it is necessary to seek help from a dermatologist - such education requires medical intervention.

Rating of the best remedies for corns

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best anti-brain patches	1	Compid	368 ₽
	2	Cosmos Hydro-Act from wet corns	145 ₽
	3	LEIKO Salicylic Plaster	76 ₽
The best corns gels	1	Softener corns and corns Severina caring action	580 ₽
	2	softener corns and corns with enhanced formula SEVERINA	360 ₽
	3	Irisk Corns Remover Liquid	129 ₽
The best creams for corns	1	Sea of ​​Spa Multi Intensive Foot Cream	1 200 ₽
	2	Foot cream with magnesia Sea of ​​Spa	560 ₽
	3	Neutrogena foot cream for calluses and corns	309 ₽
	4	Topikrem restoring S.O.S for legs	803 ₽
	5	Cream removal from callosities NATURA SIBERICA "ACTIVE"	182 ₽
The best pencils that prevent the formation of corns	1	Compeed pencil to protect against corns	533 ₽
	2	Salton Feet Only Protective Corrosion Pencil for Women	187 ₽
	3	Protective Pencil Corns	105 ₽

The best anti-brain patches

The simplest remedy for healing callosities and reducing pain symptoms is special patches. Unlike conventional medical and bactericidal tapes, they are impregnated with a complex of acids that have a healing effect on the bubbly formation. Adhesives are used primarily for healing water callosities.

Plaster from wet corns on Kompid legs

Rating: 4.9

The first in the rating patch from Johnson & Johnson is the widely advertised and sought-after Compeed, which has a preventive and therapeutic effect. The line includes tapes for dry and water calluses, they are effective at each stage of formation of a skin defect. So, if rubbing only appears on the heel and discomfort is felt, the glued Compid plaster will not allow the bubble to form, having assumed the force of friction and at the same time relieving inflammation. Thus, the foot quickly gets used to the new shoes.For each area of ​​the body there are special patches: for the heels, between the fingers, universal - they are distinguished by the shape of strips of woven hypoallergenic flesh-colored material that stick to the skin tightly and permanently, then they are removed without pain.

Compeed plasters are a medical product group.

The average price of a set of patches is about 340 ... 350 rubles.

Adhesive plaster corn Cosmos Hydro-Act from wet corns

Rating: 4.8

The plaster Cosmos Hydro-Act No. 5 is designed to prevent and treat the resulting blisters-calluses on the legs and fingers. The uniqueness of the action in accelerating the natural process of tissue regeneration and creating a soft cushion of absorbed corn secretion to protect against the penetration of bacteria and relieve pain symptoms. The plaster is made of elastic woven material of color close to the skin tone, therefore it is almost imperceptible on the body, and also very resistant - lasts up to 4 days, which, by the way, is favorable: the educated medium “preserves” the wound, providing favorable conditions for skin recovery and healing hearth.

The cost of packing from 5 strips is about 300 rubles.

LEIKO Salicylic Plaster

Rating: 4.7

The LEIKO plaster, which ranked third in the ranking, was created for the healing of dry and ingrown calluses. Salicylic acid, which is impregnated with a medical tape, softens the cornified skin and exfoliates the dead epidermis, at the same time disinfects the wound and minimizes unpleasant sensations. The plastic membrane is filled with acid, preventing the active substance from spreading over healthy skin. The patch is made on the basis of cotton with an adhesive layer of rubber resin and zinc oxide. Strips measuring 2x7 cm are packed in separate sealed envelopes. It is possible to buy a set of LEIKO patches relatively inexpensively - for only 80 rubles due to the low cost of the components.

The best corns gels

Dry corns and natograps are a multitude of layers of thickened keratinized skin, which is often cleaned by mechanical means — cutting with graters, pumice, and sawn, especially desperate despite the prohibitions of doctors and dermatologists. Gels for corns greatly facilitate the solution of the problem - they penetrate into the structure of a dense cone and soften it, thereby facilitating the process of its removal. Means at the same time take care of the skin and contribute to its regeneration.

Softener corns and corns Severina caring action

In the leaders of the rating category is the domestic production gel of the company Severina, a softener for dry and ingrown calluses with a caring complex of vitamins and oils. Weak alkaline medium means softens the coarsened layers of the epidermis, with daily use reducing natoptish, then the gel can be used for normal care and prevention, maintaining the correct pH balance.

Severina gel softener is suitable for the treatment of tumors of varying degrees of neglect at home, is also an excellent tool for use in professional pedicure as the gradual replacement of abrasive machines.The tool has a pleasant floral aroma, does not cause allergies, does not overdry the skin, unlike acid-containing creams and solutions, requires thorough rinsing after the procedure.

A packing bottle with a convenient dispenser of 250 ml Severina costs about 500 rubles, enough for a month or more for daily use.

Severina, softener of corns and corns with enhanced formula

Rating: 4.8

In the second place is the gel from dry calluses of the same domestic brand Severina, but in contrast to the leader of the rating in the means with an enhanced formula for neglected and rough formations. A gel with a concentrated acid or alkaline medium can be found on sale; they are suitable for solving various tasks: hydroxide is created for a classic pedicure, including a hardware one, in home or beauty salon conditions, a gel with an acidic medium - only for professional use in clinics and specialized salons, this is used for the most difficult cases of hyperkeratosis of the feet, the effect is achieved by conducting five-minute procedures.

Means with a reinforced formula ranked second in the category due to their specific use: they are not for a wide range of consumers, respectively, are not suitable for regular use, mainly for therapeutic purposes. They also have a number of side effects in the form of varying degrees of drying and sometimes irritation, which occur mainly on sensitive skin or in violation of the rules of application of funds.

The cost of a bottle of gel with a volume of 30 ml is quite affordable - about 80 rubles.

Means for removal of natoptyshy and dry callosities of Irisk Corns Remover Liquid

Rating: 4.7

In the professional line of Irisk products there is a gel for removing dry corns and corns Corns Remover Liquid. It does not have a miraculous effect in contrast to the means of Severina, but it helps considerably to soften the coarsened epidermis on the feet and speed up professional pedicure. Remuver is applied to cleansed and preferably steamed skin for exposure for 10-15 minutes, after which the exfoliated and softened tissues must be removed with a file or a grater, rinse off the remnants of the solution. Flower aroma will make the procedure more pleasant.

The cost of a bottle of Corns Remover Liquid from Irisk with a volume of 30 ml is 130 rubles, and you can buy it at any store of professional beauty products.

The best creams for corns

Creams have a softening effect on corns and dry calluses, but they contain less active substance than gels. Suitable for the treatment of new formations and their prevention, often used as a foot cream for daily care.

Sea of ​​Spa Multi Intensive Foot Cream

Rating: 4.9

The first in the ranking of enhanced action of the Sea of ​​Spa multi intensive foot foot cream, the main effect of the use of which is a deep softening of the skin, a systematic fight against corns, dry epidermis and the formation of cracks on the heels.The main active ingredients are herbal ingredients: lavender, jojoba, honeysuckle, camellia, aloe and other oils; when applied, they do not clog pores and do not form a film, but are actively absorbed and penetrate even into deep stratum corneum. The cream has a preventive, therapeutic and tonic effect, confirmed by positive user reviews. Suitable for the prevention of varicose veins due to the complex strengthening of blood vessels in the upper skin.

Sea of ​​spa multi intensive foot cream is sold in 150 ml tubes at a price of 900 rubles.

Foot cream with magnesia Sea of ​​Spa

Rating: 4.8

The second place in the rating was taken by the cream with a slightly less broad effectiveness of Sea of ​​spa, which includes magnesia and Dead Sea minerals. The tool actively and deeply softens the skin, including in the area of ​​corns and shallow calluses, restores the epidermis, but has more preventive than therapeutic properties. An additional advantage is the reduction of sweating and natural deodorization of the skin and the prevention of the development of fungal lesions, possible due to the main active substance, mineral magnesia. It also relieves swelling and irritation, therefore the cream is recommended for the prevention of varicose veins, relieving tension in the muscles, it should be applied from the feet to the knees with massage movements daily.

A vertical tube of cream with a volume of 150 ml will cost about 420 rubles.

Neutrogena foot cream for calluses and corns

Rating: 4.7

Neutrogena cream is designed specifically to soften dry skin of the feet and reduce the thickness of the cornified epidermis in problem areas. The active substance allantoin promotes deep penetration of the caring vitamin complex through the solid barrier and its absorption, and bisabolol soothes irritated skin.

Using Neutrogena foot cream for calluses and corns on a daily basis in complex therapy with steaming and cleaning with a pumice stone / grater, you can get rid of horny areas for a few days or a couple of weeks, depending on the condition of the skin on the feet. The tool is great for softening the epidermis and preventing the formation of new calluses. Its disadvantage is the high price, for a bottle of 50 ml you will have to pay at least 325 rubles.

Topikrem restoring S.O.S for legs

Rating: 4.6

On the fourth line of the rating cream for very dry skin of the feet, suffering from dry rubbing. Rapid and deep softening of the epidermis provides urea and allantoin, they contribute to the gradual exfoliation of the stratum corneum, smoothing the skin and healing of cracks. The effect of recovery is achieved by several days of applying Topicrem cream.

Applying the product is recommended on clean skin, it is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy residue - you can immediately put on socks and shoes. Beeswax, which is part of the cream, creates the effect of the natural preservation of moisture in the skin without clogging the pores, so the feet and heels will remain soft throughout the day.

Topicrem is tested, its effectiveness is proven. The hypoallergenic means declared by the manufacturer is ambiguous - nobody has canceled reactions to individual components, the cream will not work for people with intolerance to bee products.

Regenerating Topikrem S.O.S foot cream will cost 790 rubles per 75 ml tube.

Cream removal from callosities NATURA SIBERICA "ACTIVE"

Rating: 4.5

Completes the ranking in the category of creams for corns product from NATURA SIBERICA. The action of the “Active” foot cream is aimed at softening the horny skin of the feet, this is facilitated by a natural Yakut acid extract and a shock dose of vitamin C. Siberian fir oil, which also has bactericidal and refreshing properties, restores skin structure and maintains its tone. D-panthenol in combination with natural beeswax contributes to the normalization of the skin condition and its nutrition, elimination of cracks and healing of wounds. Moisturizing the epidermis occurs naturally with preservation of skin breathing without clogging of the pores.

Cream "ACTIVE" from NATURA SIBERICA suitable for the prevention of corns and daily foot care, judging by the reviews, getting rid of corns is not always possible. The cost of the tool is about 200 rubles per 75 ml tube.

The best pencils that prevent the formation of corns

Any corns are formed as a result of the friction of the shoes on the delicate skin, this is due to too hard inserts in the design of the pads or due to the wrong size, mainly small shoes or shoes. To prevent the formation of bubbles and corns, it is necessary to minimize or eliminate the rubbing of the epidermis. If it is impossible to avoid uncomfortable shoes, or it is not possible to artificially stretch the skin or leatherette in problem areas, special pencils come to the rescue, leaving a layer of lubricant on the epidermis. Note that a pencil is not a panacea: if the style is chosen completely wrong or the size does not fit your foot at all, the rubbing will not always be avoided.

Compeed pencil to protect against corns

Rating: 4.9

The most effective means to prevent the formation of corns is recognized by the pencil of the Spanish company Compeed. The texture is oily, the substance forms a layer of lubricant to prevent friction of the skin of the heels and feet on the inside of the shoe. The formula of the stick does not just prevent friction, but also cares, softens the epidermis, has a natural color, from which it is completely invisible.

Most of the reviews and pencil Compeed positive, it is really able to prevent the formation of calluses, but is not a guarantor of the integrity of the skin with extreme pressure and friction. The cost of the product is about 500 rubles.

Salton Feet Only Protective Corrosion Pencil for Women

Rating: 4.8

The Salton feet only pencil received the second place in the rating for high efficiency - it perfectly protects the skin from the formation of water corn, it is useful with the constant friction of individual parts of the pad against the skin. Natural plant extracts and oils make the composition especially valuable: plantain and panthenol heal, shea butter, wax and vitamin C soothe, nourish and protect the skin. The softening effect is felt instantly: the lubricant immediately relieves friction from the heel pressure when walking, the skin becomes less sensitive to stiff shoes.

Pencil Salton feet only did not become the leader in the category due to the shorter effect - the layer must be regularly updated. But the cost of the stick is only 250 rubles - 2 times cheaper than the Spanish counterpart.

Protective Pencil Corns

Rating: 4.7

The rating is completed by the most inexpensive (about 110 rubles) and a small (4.5 gr.) Pencil for protection from callosities of Sticky. It is suitable for infrequent use due to the compact size of the stick, as well as its not very high efficiency - it only for a while removes friction of the shoe against the skin. Sticky pencil is sold in pharmacies.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.