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Have Dead Skin In Head. Advised To Wear A Cap. How Long Should The Cap Be Worn?

HI,
I av a corn developed in my right foot(sole),its very small and i av put corn cap,its 3 days that i av put the cap.when should i remove it?Also i heard no scrapping of dead skin is required,as the skin comes out with the cap..is it true,this is my first time so i av no idea about it..I still dont find the skin peeling off...how long should i wear the cap?
posted on Fri, 10 May 2013
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Hello,

Corn is a cone shaped thickened skin with it base facing outside and the sharp end inside.
When it impinges on a nerve it may produce pain.
Corn develops due to increase in the pressure at that point.
With the corn cap only the base will come but it may recur later if the pressure is not eliminated.
Cap can be used for a maximum of five days after which surgical excision is the best option.
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Have Dead Skin In Head. Advised To Wear A Cap. How Long Should The Cap Be Worn?

Hello, Corn is a cone shaped thickened skin with it base facing outside and the sharp end inside. When it impinges on a nerve it may produce pain. Corn develops due to increase in the pressure at that point. With the corn cap only the base will come but it may recur later if the pressure is not eliminated. Cap can be used for a maximum of five days after which surgical excision is the best option.