Is corns contagious

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Corns is a common skin disease, I also had corns, in the foot will have pimples like things, will be particularly painful, then, corns infection? Let's talk about it.

Is corns contagious

First of all, the main cause of corns disease is due to long-term friction or external pressure, the formation of a disease of the corneous layer of the foot thickening, which is the main reason, and shoes and socks do not fit directly.

Secondly, the tip of the cone extends into the skin, showing a cone shape. The bottom surface is flat and exposed outside the skin. If the cutin on the surface is removed by force, a hard needle like cutin embolism can be seen in the center, and there is a transparent light yellow ring around it, showing a cornlike shape. Most of the symptoms of corns are 1-2, occasionally multiple, generally not easy to self-healing.

Finally, corns are not infectious. Corns are different from plantar warts. Corns are caused by long-term squeezing and friction of feet, so they are not infectious. Plantar warts are caused by viruses and are infectious.

matters needing attention

If you have corns, you should treat them in time, and prevent them at ordinary times. Generally, you should wear proper shoes and socks. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the hygiene of your feet, and form the habit of washing your feet every day.