What is the best pencil for calluses?
The modern rhythm of life requires people to stay on their feet for a long time. The constant fuss is reflected in the condition of the lower limbs not in the best way. Calluses are becoming one of the problems. They appear due to wearing uncomfortable shoes made of tough materials. In such shoes or boots, the leg cannot move freely. In addition, some diseases, such as flat feet, can lead to the formation of calluses.
It is known that most often calluses appear in the summer. In the pursuit of beauty, many people forget that shoes should be practical. Moreover, when it is worn on a bare leg. If the callus does appear, it must be properly treated. Special pencils can help with this.
Content:
- How to choose a callus pencil?
- Pencil Compeed
- Avon pencil
- Medifit pencil
- Lapis pencil
- Features of using pencils from corns
How to choose a callus pencil?
To choose a pencil that will be most effective, you need to pay attention to the following points:
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Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the pencil. It is good if hydrogenated vegetable oil is present in it. This component will not provoke skin inflammation, it will make it softer. Cetyl alcohol is another substance that should be present in a quality pencil. It thickens the mixture and makes the skin velvety.
- A quality pencil should not leave marks on clothes.
- It is important to pay attention to the packaging. If the product is enclosed in a tube, then it is convenient to take it with you. A closing lid will protect your bag or pocket from unexpected spills.
Pencils for the treatment of corns are convenient because they are very easy to use. They are easy to apply to the skin. The cost of such drugs is 200-300 rubles. Although the price may seem high, you need to take into account that you can use a pencil for a long time.
Pencil Compeed
Compeed pencil produced in Spain. It contains only natural ingredients, which is the key to the safe use of the product.
Applying the composition to the skin will reduce friction, so the likelihood of calluses will be minimal. The Compeed pencil is colorless so it won't stain your clothes.
The cost of a pencil is 400 rubles.
Avon pencil
Avon has been making cosmetic products for many years. She has established herself in the market as a manufacturer of a high-quality and safe line of face and body care products. A corn pencil is no exception to this rule. The use of this ointment avoids the appearance of marks on clothes. It is very convenient to use this tool. The pencil contains Shea extract, paraffin and petroleum jelly. The disadvantages of a pencil from Avon include its small size.
Apply the product to the skin once every 8 hours. The pencil is firm, which makes it economical to use.
The cost of a pencil does not exceed 300 rubles.
Medifit pencil
Pencil Medifit allows you to prevent the formation of calluses, as it helps to reduce the friction of the skin on the inner surface of the shoe. The product is very economically consumed, it does not leave marks on clothes. After applying it to the skin, the person will not experience any discomfort.
Medifit is applied to areas of increased friction with a thin layer. Do not lubricate irritated dermis with it. The cost of such a pencil is about 150 rubles, which is its undoubted advantage. However, the product contains chemical components.
Lapis pencil
Lapis pencil allows you to get rid of dry calluses without damaging healthy areas of the skin. It contains silver nitrate, which has an antiseptic effect.
Lapis pencil is odorless and gentle. However, it can only be applied to the altered area of the dermis. Otherwise, you may get a chemical burn.
Do not use a pencil if you have an allergic reaction to the components that make up it. It is not applied to mucous membranes, moles or nevi, and it is not used to treat children under 2 years of age.
Features of using pencils from corns
Callus pencils can be used prophylactically to reduce the likelihood of their appearance. They are also applied to the skin to treat already formed abrasions. At different times they will have different effects.
For example, if you want to prevent the appearance of calluses, then you need to apply a pencil to the area that falls into the risk group. This will allow the foot to slide better in uncomfortable shoes, which will reduce the likelihood of injury to the dermis.
If the callus has already appeared, then the product is applied in order to protect the skin from further damage. In addition, the tissue regeneration process will go faster.
If the corn is old or very inflamed, the pencil will no longer be able to cope with the problem. In this case, you need to see a doctor.
Store the callus pencils in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. It can be used by all people without exception, unless they are allergic to the components that make up the drug.
Article author: Mochalov Pavel Alexandrovich | d. m. n. therapist
Education: Moscow Medical Institute. IM Sechenov, specialty - "General Medicine" in 1991, in 1993 "Occupational Diseases", in 1996 "Therapy".
