How to use a corn cap?

Corn caps work by removing the hard and dead skin of corn or callus with the help of salicylic acid. It is important to use the corn cap in the right way, as given below:

Step 1 Soak

Soak your feet in warm water for 5-10 minutes. This will soften the skin of corn and enhance the absorption of salicylic acid present in the corn cap.

Step 2 Rub

Gently rub the corn or callus with a pumice stone. The pressure should be gentle. You should not feel any pain.

Step 3 Dry

Completely dry your corn. This is an essential step to avoid trapping moisture under the corn cap.

Step 4 Corn cap

Make sure that you put the corn cap exactly over the corn. Secure it if needed with micropore so that it does not come out until the next 24 hours.

Step 5 Remove softened skin.

It is crucial to understand how to remove corn after putting on a corn cap. You should remove hanging and softened pieces of skin without putting undue pressure with the help of scissors or a nail cutter. Avoid removing skin that is still intact.

Step 6 Repeat

Repeat the above steps until you do not feel the thick skin. Your corn is healed for good if you can see the fingerprints.

Step 7 Pad

Pad the corn to prevent recurrences. Use protective corn pads or cotton padding to avoid pressure or friction in the area of corn.

Recommended brand:

Dr. Scholl’s Corn Remover available at Amazon.in and Amazon.com

As a dermatologist, I prefer corn paints instead of corn cap because they can be applied exactly over the corn without spillage.