Soft corns, or " sweat " corns as they are frequently
called, are more generally seen on a warm, moist foot
than on a cool, dr}^ one, and are usually located on the
inside of a toe — that is, " between the toes." To cure or
relieve them, the cause must first be removed, as far as
possible. Bathe the feet in drying, cooling lotions, and
liberally sprinkle between the toes any fine, plain or car-
bolated powder. Any of the washes suggested for ex-
cessive perspiration or a moist skin will answer the
purpose. A good wash is made of a. pint of water, to
which are added a table-spoonful of salt, a pinch of alum,
and a few drops of arnica✪ Cooling Wash for Soft Corns ; and a powder that is excellent
consists of Fuller's earth, in which is mixed a little tannin
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and a small portion of bismuth. As soon as the little
irritation or blister, which is the first symptom of a com-
ing soft corn, appears, paint the spot with tincture of
iodine, and put a tiny bit of cotton wool or lint over it or
between the toes, changing it often. Glycerine and car-
bolic acid — half as much acid as glycerine — may be very
carefully painted on hard corns ; and a much weaker
solution used for soft ones, with soothing and healing re-
sults.
A piece of lint dipped in powder, and placed between
the toes, will often relieve soft corns ; and it is also an
excellent plan to wind the tips of the toes, between which
there are corns, with soft, woolen yarn, to keep them
apart, and thus avoid pressure ; or keep them separated
by bits of felt or chamois fastened on above the corns
with adhesive plaster. The plan of relieving pressure is
the method followed by chiropodists, who first pare soft
corns, the same as the other variety, and then dress them
with the shields and unguents. In this way the cause is
partly removed, and the inflammation and tenderness
overcome. Anything which will slightly separate the
toes, and thus prevent pressure, will relieve soft corns.
A bunion is a species of enlarged corn, though it ap-
pears over the bony prominences of the foot — generally
on the large toe joint. It is occasioned by excessive
pressure, which may result from a double cause — a shoe
that is too tight and too short, and a distortion of the
great toe, which has resulted from previously wearing a
shoe having the defects mentioned. The pressure of the
shoe is increased by that arising from the distortion, and
together they produce that most painful trouble — a bun-
ion. If greatly inflamed or very tender, apply hot poul-
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tices, or paint the joint with iodine ; or apply an ointment
made of
Iodine, 12 grains.
Spermaceti ointment, .... J ounce✪ Ointment for Bunion.
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Soft corns, or " sweat " corns as they are frequently called, are more generally seen on a warm, moist foot than on a cool, dry one, and are usually located on the inside of a toe — that is, " between the toes." To cure or relieve them, the cause must first be removed, as far as possible. Bathe the feet in drying, cooling lotions, and liberally sprinkle between the toes any fine, plain or carbolated powder. Any of the washes suggested for excessive perspiration or a moist skin will answer the purpose. A good wash is made of a. pint of water, to which are added a table-spoonful of salt, a pinch of alum, and a few drops of arnica ; and a powder that is excellent consists of Fuller's earth, in which is mixed a little tannin
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and a small portion of bismuth. As soon as the little irritation or blister, which is the first symptom of a coming soft corn, appears, paint the spot with tincture of iodine, and put a tiny bit of cotton wool or lint over it or between the toes, changing it often. Glycerine and carbolic acid — half as much acid as glycerine — may be very carefully painted on hard corns ; and a much weaker solution used for soft ones, with soothing and healing results.
A piece of lint dipped in powder, and placed between the toes, will often relieve soft corns ; and it is also an excellent plan to wind the tips of the toes, between which there are corns, with soft, woolen yarn, to keep them apart, and thus avoid pressure ; or keep them separated by bits of felt or chamois fastened on above the corns with adhesive plaster. The plan of relieving pressure is the method followed by chiropodists, who first pare soft corns, the same as the other variety, and then dress them with the shields and unguents. In this way the cause is partly removed, and the inflammation and tenderness overcome. Anything which will slightly separate the toes, and thus prevent pressure, will relieve soft corns.
A bunion is a species of enlarged corn, though it appears over the bony prominences of the foot — generally on the large toe joint. It is occasioned by excessive pressure, which may result from a double cause — a shoe that is too tight and too short, and a distortion of the great toe, which has resulted from previously wearing a shoe having the defects mentioned. The pressure of the shoe is increased by that arising from the distortion, and together they produce that most painful trouble — a bunion. If greatly inflamed or very tender, apply hot poul-
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tices, or paint the joint with iodine ; or apply an ointment made of
Iodine, 12 grains.
Spermaceti ointment, .... J ounce.
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