Thuja Cream 60g (2.11 oz)
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Treatment:
All pressure must be removed from the part and broad-toed shoes worn, and the leather of which the shoes are composed should be soft and pliant. The application of a drop of strong acetic acid to the corn night and morning (taking care not to injure the surrounding skin), for a few days, will frequently remove it. After the acid has been applied for about a week or ten days, the foot should be soaked in hot water, and the scales of the corn removed with the finger nail. An Arnica lotion (one teaspoonful of the tincture to four tablespoonfuls of water) will generally prove a relief when the corn is very tender; also a small water bandage perseveringly applied, or a warm poultice; skilful cutting by an experienced hand is also recommended. The best protection to a corn is a piece of very thick soft wash-leather (not one of the common plaster) carefully cut and pared to exactly fit the corn, with a hole in the centre. This, if nicely done, will last for months, and the longer it is worn the better protection and fit it will become. It can be removed at night, and applied every morning with a little moisture.