Dr Divya K S
ABSTRACT:
A corn, also referred to as a “clavus,” “heloma,” or “focal intractable plantar hyperkeratosis,” is a type of thickened skin.
Corns are uncomfortable and result from repeated mechanical stress caused by friction or pressure. In medical literature, there is often confusion in terminology when describing different types of thickened skin. However, it is important for clinicians to differentiate between a corn and a callus, which is a more spread-out form of thickened skin.A corn is a clearly defined, localized area of thickened skin.
This condition is commonly seen in athletes and individuals who experience uneven pressure from footwear or have gait issues, such as older adults, people with diabetes, and amputees.
In this case, a 24-year-old female patient came in with complaints of pain in a corn on the left foot.
A thorough assessment of her symptoms led to the selection of the homoeopathic remedy Phosphorus. The dosage and strength were
adjusted based on her response during follow-up. The patient experienced significant improvement, and the corn was fully resolved without any signs of recurrence during the observation period.
Dr Divya K S
Email : divyashivanna1@gmail.com
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