Diabetes Foot Care: How to File Buildup of Hard Skin or Corns

From healthxchange.sg

The Podiatry Department at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) shares how to properly file feet.

How to file build-up of hard skin or corns

1. Use a callus foot file to gently file any hard skin or corns' sites.
2. Do not file with too much force as it can cause a skin abrasion.
3. If the amount of hard skin or corn builds up quickly, you may have to increase the frequency of filing.

Do not use scissors, knives, blades or nail clippers to remove the hard skin or corn as it may cut the skin and injure it, resulting in a wound!

Do not use corn plasters or liquid corn/callus removals. They can cause the skin to break down and create wounds.

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