Water Callus - What To Do With It And How To Quickly Cure It?

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Water callus - how to quickly cure?

Water callus often appears on the feet in places where the skin is rubbed with shoes. First, a person experiences some discomfort and a burning sensation, and then pain. If the excess pressure is not eliminated, then the callus will certainly form. In order to prevent the development of serious complications, it must be properly treated. It is necessary to start therapy immediately after detecting a callus.

The people call water callus "dropsy". Most often it forms on the feet, palms and fingers. With proper therapy and proper care, the corn heals quickly and does not leave any traces on the skin.

Content:

• How does water callus form?
• Water callus symptoms
• Causes of water callus
• Water callus treatment
• Possible consequences
• Prevention of water callus formation

How does water callus form?

A callus forms where excessive pressure and friction is applied to the skin. The most common cause that leads to the formation of calluses is wearing tight or inappropriate shoes.

Callus is accompanied by a blister that is filled with fluid. The mechanism of its formation is simple. When friction is applied to the skin and soft tissues, they begin to exfoliate. The top layer of the epidermis is the first to leave. Exudate begins to flow into the formed space. It contains blood, intercellular fluid, and plasma. The leukocytes contained in the blood destroy all pathogenic flora, prevent microbes from multiplying. Plasma, in turn, prevents further erasure of the dermis.

Calluses hurt, make a person feel uncomfortable, and worsen his quality of life. To prevent infection from getting into the corn, it is necessary to start treatment as early as possible.

Water callus symptoms

When the friction of a certain area of the skin is short, then redness appears on it. The dermis swells and hurts. The next stage in the formation of a callus is the appearance of a bladder. You can see the liquid inside it. During this period, the pain will be as intense as possible. Any touch of the bladder causes its tension, which contributes to increased discomfort.

Bubble rupture can occur as a result of mechanical impact on it, for example, if you hit it or push it hard. In addition, if the source of friction is not eliminated, it will also rupture the walls of the blister. Liquid will begin to flow from the hole formed. If it so happens that the walls of the bladder come off, then a weeping red wound can be seen on the skin.

An infection can get into the resulting crack. The likelihood of bacterial inflammation increases if the bladder walls are completely torn off.

In this case, the symptoms of callus become as follows:

• The skin around the corn turns red.
• Pain occurs even when the callus is at rest and there is no pressure on it.
• The liquid in the bubble cavity becomes cloudy.
• Yellowish crusts appear around the corn.
• Pus may drain from the wound.
• Sometimes there is not only local, but also a general increase in body temperature.

Staphylococci and streptococci are most often affected.

Causes of water callus

The following reasons can lead to the appearance of water corns:

• Wearing uncomfortable shoes that are too tight or too wide. Calluses often appear after buying a new pair.
• Wearing shoes with a hard back. In this case, a callus will appear on the heel.
• Wearing holey socks or similar items. There is always excessive friction at the breakout site, which will lead to callus formation.
• Wearing high-heeled shoes. In this case, the entire center of gravity will be shifted to the forefoot. Uneven load distribution will cause calluses to appear on your toes.

If the skin and soft tissues experience excessive pressure or excessive friction, then a callus is always formed on them. It is a natural reaction of the body to protect the skin from further damage.

Water callus treatment

Some experts are of the opinion that it is impossible to pierce the corn, others argue that it can be done, but carefully. However, all doctors agree that it is imperative to pierce large wet calluses. If you perform this procedure correctly, you can avoid complications and speed up the healing process. The fact is that large wet calluses will eventually burst on their own. At the same time, it will be more difficult to insure against penetration of infection into the wound.

To cure water blisters, you can see a specialist, or try to get rid of it at home. If it was decided to treat the callus at home, then it is imperative to follow the rules of antiseptics. This will protect the corn from purulent inflammation. The puncture should be done on the first day of the bubble formation.

How to pierce a corn correctly?

In order to independently pierce the watery callus and at the same time not introduce an infection into it, the following recommendations must be observed:

• The corn and the skin around it must be treated with brilliant green or iodine.
• You need to puncture with a needle. To sterilize it, it is necessary to soak the instrument in alcohol, or ignite it over a gas burner.
• You need to pierce the corn in several places, along the edges. This will allow the serous exudate to flow evenly out of the bladder. At the same time, the skin itself will remain almost intact and will reliably cover the wound, protecting it from infection. Do not puncture the top of the callus.
• After the puncture is completed, you must apply gauze or a sterile bandage to it. This must be done so that the liquid does not spread over the leg, but is absorbed into the tissue.
• The next step is to treat the corn with an antibacterial ointment. Then it is covered with a bandage or sealed with a plaster.
• The bandage should be changed at least 2 times every 24 hours. It must be removed during the night's rest.

Sometimes it happens that a person does not have time to pierce a corn, and it breaks off on its own. If such a situation has occurred, then the corn must be cleaned of contamination and qualitatively disinfected. Then the wound is covered with a sterile bandage, which is fixed with an adhesive plaster.

If a callus appears in a person suffering from diabetes mellitus or hypotension, then you need to consult a doctor for advice. Self-removal of calluses in such patients can lead to severe complications. The skin will also recover longer.

Medicines

When the blister covering the callus is not very large, it will be possible to cope with it without first piercing. For treatment, you can use special drugs, patches or ointments.

To prevent the corn from being injured, it must be covered with a plaster. It is good if the skin of the blister remains intact. In this case, it will heal faster. Before applying this or that drug to the callus, the skin of the legs must be washed well with soap and dried.

Medicines that allow you to quickly cope with water blisters include:

• Levomekol ointment, which not only perfectly disinfects the damaged surface, but also accelerates tissue regeneration. The ointment is applied to the corn, after which it is covered with a bandage and fixed with a plaster. You need to change it every day.
• Salicylic ointment, which helps to reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and destroy pathogenic flora. The ointment is applied to the corn before going to bed, and in the morning the feet are washed.
• Compeed plaster for the treatment of corns. This patch has a special impregnation that allows you to quickly disinfect the surface of the corn and dry the blister.

Traditional methods of treatment

To make the process of restoring the skin faster, you can supplement the traditional methods of treating calluses with folk remedies.

The most effective of them are:

• Applying a compress with aloe pulp to the corn. Such a procedure will reduce the intensity of pain, eliminate edema, and relieve inflammation. To prepare the compress, the skin must be removed from the aloe leaf. In this form, the plant is applied to the affected area. The sheet must be fixed with a bandage or adhesive plaster. The application should be changed once a day. The treatment continues until the skin is completely restored.
• Treatment of corn with a mixture of vegetable oil and tea tree oil. In this case, for 3 parts of vegetable oil, take one part of tea tree oil. Apply the composition to the corn 4 times a day. This allows not only to accelerate tissue regeneration, but also to disinfect the wound. The concentration of the substances must be observed, since tea tree oil can provoke skin burns if applied to the dermis in its pure form.
• Compress with a decoction of herbs. For the treatment of corn, you can use a decoction of chamomile or calendula. When the product is ready, a bandage is impregnated with it and applied to the corn. This will speed up the recovery process and reduce inflammation.
• Making baths with a decoction of oak bark. Such procedures make it possible to dry corn, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery. The bath should be done once a day, for 5-10 minutes. After processing, the legs need to be dried.

Possible consequences

Corn requires treatment, as it hurts a lot and worsens a person's quality of life. In addition, there is a possibility of bladder rupture and infection. A purulent process can lead to increased pain and inflammation. The most formidable complication of calluses is sepsis. It develops when bacteria enter the bloodstream. This happens on condition that a person has ignored purulent inflammation for a long time.

Prevention of water callus formation

In order to prevent the formation of water calluses on the legs, you need to follow simple guidelines:

• Shoes must be sized to fit. It must be made of quality materials.
• Tights and socks must be intact.
• Hygiene of the lower extremities must be carefully monitored. If a person suffers from excessive sweating of the feet, then it is necessary to use deodorants and powders.
• If a person feels discomfort and pain, then you need to get rid of the factor that can lead to the formation of calluses as soon as possible.

It is not difficult to treat water blisters at home, but it is important that therapy is started on time. It is necessary to follow the rules of antiseptics, which will make it possible to avoid infection of the corn. If signs of purulent inflammation are found, you should contact a specialist.

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".