Recently, Salipod plaster from core calluses has gained wide popularity. The core is considered to be a corn that has a solid core inside, which is not so easy to pull out. It is this core that causes severe pain when pressing on the corn. How can you deal with the problem with the help of Salipod?
The principle of action of the plaster on the corn core
To begin with, it is necessary to dwell in more detail on the principle of action of such a patch on a corn core. Salipod contains many components that can actively soften the skin and protect it from repeated pressure when wearing shoes.
So, sulfur, lanolin and rubber are able to somewhat dry out the skin on a sore spot and at the same time soften it. This helps to fight both weeping and old dry corn kernels. These substances do not cause any allergic reactions, which explains the safe wearing of the patch, even for several days in a row when the need arises.
Salicylic acid, which is part of the Salipod plaster, helps to gently remove the upper stratum corneum of the skin, while preventing pathogenic bacteria from penetrating into the deeper layers. Thanks to this process, access to the ill-fated rod is opened, which makes it possible to remove it without hindrance.
The patch itself is made from a special durable soft medical fabric on top. This fabric significantly reduces friction. Therefore, when treating calluses with a patch, patients can continue to lead their usual active lifestyle and wear any shoes, even closed ones.
Precautionary measures
Before proceeding with the treatment of corns with the Salipod plaster, you should familiarize yourself with some of the features of the application and contraindications. There are not so many of them, but it is still very important to know them in order to prevent undesirable consequences:
- In no case should Salipod be used to treat babies, as well as pregnant women. The skin of these groups of people is quite delicate and sensitive, so the patch can do even more harm.
- It is strictly forbidden to stick the patch on strongly affected skin areas. Burns and wounds must first heal, and only then you can stick Salipod on these places. You need to be especially careful with moles and warts. No neoplasms should be covered. Otherwise, everything can turn into the development of a malignant tumor on the skin.
- Although all components of Salipod have a rather mild effect on the skin, people with hypersensitivity should first undergo an allergy test. For some people, the patch can cause itching, flaking, and redness. Salipod should also be used with caution in persons with renal impairment. In this case, it is recommended to first consult a doctor.
- Salipod patch cannot be used simultaneously with medicinal products that contain salicylic acid, resorcinol and zinc. Also, Salipod should not remove core calluses for people who are taking antidiabetic and antineoplastic agents.
Removal of corns with plaster
And now with regard to the direct removal of the painful core from the callus with the help of the Salipod medical plaster. If you do everything in stages and slowly, you will be able to quickly get rid of this misfortune. Let us consider in detail how to permanently and painlessly remove the callus with Salipod.
First you need to heat the water. Pour it into a small basin and lower the leg with the corn on it. The water should be warm enough, even a little hot, but not scalding the skin. You need to hold the leg until the skin wrinkles. This sign will indicate that the upper stratum corneum is already sufficiently soft and can be easily removed.
Now you should blot your leg with a terry towel so that the skin is completely dry. Take the Salipod patch and remove the protective film from it. You need to fix the patch directly on the corn so that it fits snugly enough to the sore spot. But even if he sticks well on his leg, this may not be enough. Therefore, for additional fixation, it is necessary to additionally fix the Salipod ordinary medical plaster. If the corn is located in an inconvenient place, then you can tie a sterile bandage around the leg. This will maximize the adhesion of the healing patch to the corn core.
When applying the patch, you must remember that healthy skin should, if possible, remain unaffected. After all, the action of Salipod is so strong that as a result it can even lead to the removal of the top layer of healthy skin. It is best to apply the product pointwise.
It is recommended to keep the patch on the sore leg for about two days. Just during this time, the corn will have time to soften enough, and the unnecessary keratinized layer of the skin will be easily removed itself. As for the rod itself, together with the top layer of skin, it will also come out easily, and in its place there will be only a small hole, which will heal very soon.
In some cases, it is not possible to overcome the cornice with a plaster the first time. Most often this happens with old calluses, when the painful rod has already managed to grow quite tightly into the skin. Then the treatment will need to be repeated several times until the rod comes out completely.
So, now it has become clear how to treat corns with the help of Salipod medical plaster.
This tool is considered one of the most affordable and effective today. The patch can be found in almost any pharmacy and can easily solve this problem. And in order for the skin in a sore spot to recover as soon as possible, it is necessary to simultaneously use an ointment against corns and corns. What kind of ointment to use - the attending physician will advise.