How To Differentiate Between A Wart And Corn?

Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016

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Wed, 20 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi, I have this small circle that formed on the bottom of my foot near where the arch and heel meet. at first I thought it might be a plantar wart. I was then told that it could be a corn. when feels like something is stabbing the inside of my foot when pressure is applied.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do a small test

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You can easily differentiate whether it is corn or wart.
Apply vertical pressure on the lesion and the try to pinch it.
Let me know in which case you have more pain.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 minutes later)

When pinching it vertically or horazontally (im assuming thats what you ment. It definetly hurts more vertically. )

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Corn

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
If pain is more on vertical pressure, It suggests of corn .
You need to get it removed.
Meet a dermatologist and get it removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)

Are there any alternative treatments, maybe something over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use corn cap

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can use corn cap and try to avoid pressure at that point probably with soft insole in shoes, however it will take at least 2 months for recovery in this way .
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad