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Corns
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Corns are calluses that form on the toes because the bones push up against the shoe and put pressure on the skin. The surface layer of the skin thickens and builds up, irritating the tissues underneath. Hard corns are usually located on the top of the toe or on the side of the small toe. Sometimes the pressure of the corn or callus may produce inflammation which can result in acute pain, swelling and redness. Soft corns resemble open sores and develop between the toes as they rub against each other. These appear white and rubbery and are also caused by excessive friction.
Causes of corns are shoes that don’t fit properly, if shoes are too tight, they squeeze the foot, increasing pressure, if they are too loose, the foot may slide and rub against the shoe, creating friction, toe deformities, such as hammer toe or claw toe, high heeled shoes because they increase the pressure on the forefoot, rubbing against a seam or stitch inside the shoe and socks that don’t fit properly.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Corns: To remove corns put (1) drop "undiluted" grapefruit seed extract on the corn once or twice a day.
