Suggest Treatment For Corns In The Toes

Posted on Thu, 23 Feb 2017

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Question : My mothers feet have corns in between big toe and decond toe! They are both hard corns and keep her from walking! What is a good pain reliever cream or ointment and also something to soften the corns?? until we see a foot doctor...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical keratolytic

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have noted your concern.
She may use Duofilm liquid (salicylic and lactic acid) once daily at night. It is a topical keratolytic and would help soften the corn thereby reducing pain due to pressure.
She may take a tablet of ibuprofen twice daily for symptomatic pain relief.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Dr is Duofilm available in stores or by doctors prescription??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical keratolytic lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Duofilm liquid contains 16.7% salicylic acid and 16.7% lactic acid in a lotion base. Although it is a prescription drug, however, you may try from a drug store near you if you can find it or can get something similar for corns and warts.
Watnil is another such formulation. It is available online.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar