Title: How are foot corns formed?
introduction
Recently, the topic of foot health has aroused heated discussions on social media. In particular, the causes and treatments of "foot corns" have become the focus of many people's attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the causes of foot corns in the form of structured data, and provide scientific suggestions.
1. Definition and common symptoms of foot corns
Corns on the feet (medically known as "calloses") are localized thickening of the skin's cuticles that form after long-term pressure or friction. They usually appear on the soles of the feet or at the joints of the toes. Its main symptoms include:
| symptom | describe |
|---|---|
| hard bump | The skin becomes hard and may have a clear core in the center |
| pain | Significant pain when pressure is applied |
| color change | Usually yellow or off-white |
2. Causes of corns on feet
According to popular discussions and medical information in the past 10 days, the formation of foot corns is mainly related to the following factors:
| Cause | Specific instructions |
|---|---|
| Shoes don't fit | Shoes that are too tight or too loose cause local friction |
| foot deformity | Such as hallux valgus, flat feet, etc. that increase pressure |
| Standing or walking for long periods of time | Triggered by occupational or sports habits |
| Abnormal keratin metabolism | Overreaction of skin’s self-protection mechanism |
3. Prevention and treatment methods that are hotly discussed across the Internet
Recent discussions on the prevention and treatment of foot corns on social platforms have focused on the following methods:
| method | Support rate (based on discussion popularity) |
|---|---|
| Wear loose shoes and socks | 85% |
| Use eye patches | 72% |
| Professional pedicure service | 68% |
| surgical resection | 35% (severe cases only) |
4. Doctor’s advice and precautions
Based on the recent popular science content of dermatologists in tertiary hospitals, please note:
1.Do not cut by yourself: May cause infection or worsen symptoms.
2.Diabetics should be treated with caution: Foot wounds are prone to complications.
3.If it does not heal for a long time, you need to seek medical treatment.: Other lesions such as viral warts may need to be ruled out.
Conclusion
Although foot corns are a common problem, it is crucial to correctly understand their causes and treat them scientifically. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor in time to avoid mistrusting online folk remedies.
Data source: Comprehensive analysis of the discussion popularity of health topics on Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms in the past 10 days.
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