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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Drain Infected Calluses at Home
• Part 2 of 3: Using unverified folk remedies
• Part 3 of 3: Caring for Infected Corn

If you've ever worn out new shoes or worked in the garden, chances are you are familiar with calluses. Calluses are small blisters or pockets of fluid that form in the top layers of the skin. Calluses can be obtained from friction, burns, infection, frostbite, or a reaction to certain chemicals (including some medications). If you develop an infected callus (callus filled with green or yellow fluid), monitor it closely until it heals. Although infected calluses can sometimes be healed without leaving your home, more severe cases require medical attention.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Drain Infected Calluses at Home

1. 1 Decide whether to pierce the corn. In general, the corn should be left as it is so that the condition does not worsen and the infection does not spread. But if the callus is on the joint and presses on it, it may still need to be punctured.
   • Draining the pus will help relieve pressure and relieve pain. Remember - after you pierce the corn, you will have to observe its condition and keep it clean and bandaged.
2. 2 Rinse off the corn. To prevent the spread of infection, wash your hands and blisters. Wipe the area around the corn with rubbing alcohol or iodine to kill bacteria on your skin.
   • Also, don't forget to disinfect the needle. To do this, dip it in alcohol or iodine, or hold the needle over the fire for about a minute.
3. 3 Pierce the corn. Take a disinfected needle and pierce the skin at the base of the callus. It should be pricked at the bottom of the corn. Punch a few holes so the liquid can drain out of the corn. Do not press on the corn, or it may burst.
   • Use a cotton swab or piece of gauze to wipe off any fluid or pus that will drain from the corn.
   • Wash the infected area with hydrogen peroxide, saline, or soap and water. Do not use alcohol or iodine for this, as they can cause inflammation of the wound.
4. 4 Use an ointment. When you empty the corn, you will notice that the top layer of the corn skin is deflated. Avoid picking at the skin to avoid damaging the blisters and exacerbating the infection. Instead, try not to touch the top layer. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the corn.
5. 5 Tie a bandage over the corn. Since the wound is technically open, it must be bandaged. You can also glue gauze on the corn. Change the bandage or gauze once a day to help the callus heal.
   • Always wash your hands before and after changing the dressing.
   • Remove the bandage before showering and let the water rinse the wound. When you get out of the shower, gently wipe off the corn and then bandage it again.

Part 2 of 3: Using unverified folk remedies

1. 1 Apply garlic paste to the wound. Crush one clove of garlic. You can also buy garlic paste at the store, but make sure there are no other ingredients in it. Apply the garlic paste directly to the corn. You can also add a couple of drops of castor oil to the garlic paste to make it easier to apply.
   • Garlic has natural antibiotic properties that will kill bacteria and viruses that may have entered the corn.
2. 2 Use aloe. Apply a few drops of aloe gel to the corn. If you are using the gel straight from the plant, squeeze it out of the scion and gently spread it all over the corn. If you are going to buy a gel, give preference to products in which aloe comes first and which do not contain other fillers.
   • Aloe contains natural anti-inflammatory and antibiotic substances that can heal infected calluses and moisturize the skin.
3. 3 Apply tea tree oil to the corn. Find pure tea tree oil and apply it directly to the corn. It will be easier for you if you put a little oil on a cotton swab and then gently apply it to the corn. Or get a corn ointment that contains tea tree oil and apply it to the corn.
   • Tea tree oil has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. More research is needed to determine how effective tea tree oil is against bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
4. 4 Apply soaked herbs to the corn. Take ¼ teaspoon of cumin or oregano and stir it in 2 ml of hot water. Leave the cumin or oregano to soak in hot water until they swell. Wait for the mixture to cool, then take the cumin or oregano leaves and place them over the corn. Cumin and oregano are traditionally used to fight infections.
   • If you can find a mullein, yarrow, or plantain, take a few leaves (or a mullein flower) and crush them into a paste. Add a few drops of castor oil if you want it to be easier to smudge. Apply the paste directly to the corn. These plants have antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Part 3 of 3: Caring for Infected Corn

1. 1 Recognize the symptoms of infection. If the corn is infected, it will fill with a cloudy, yellowish, or greenish fluid. The skin around the callus will be red, swollen, and slightly ache. If you have more than three or four infected calluses, do not try to treat them yourself. You will need medical attention for this.
   • If red streaks are emanating from or around the callus, fluid is constantly flowing from the callus, the area around the callus hurts, and you have a high fever, all of this indicates a more serious infection (such as lymphangitis). In this case, be sure to see your doctor.
2. 2 Keep your skin clean and dry. Calluses can occur when sweat gets under the skin. If you exercise and sweat a lot, take a bath or shower immediately after exercise to wash off all the sweat. A mild soap will be enough to prevent infection. Then gently dry your body with a towel.
   • Be careful not to break the skin of the callus. Do not rub the corn when you wash or towel dry.
3. 3 Protect the corn. If the corn has not burst, try to keep it intact. Use a patch, bandages, or petroleum jelly to prevent your shoes or skin from rubbing against the callus, which can cause the blister to become even more inflamed. If you have the callus on your hand, wear gloves.
   • Even damp skin can create friction and worsen the condition of the callus. Sprinkle talcum powder on the skin around the callus to keep it dry.
4. 4 Seek medical attention if the callus does not improve. If you have rubbed one or two calluses, they can be cured at home, but if you have several large calluses and they appear all over the body, see a doctor immediately. See your doctor if the calluses are severely sore, inflamed, or reappear. You may have a more serious medical condition that requires different treatment:
   • Pemphigus: a chronic skin disorder
   • Bullous pemphigoid: an autoimmune skin disorder
   • Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis: chronic skin rash