corn plaster

Foot callus treatment

A corn plaster is a small medicated adhesive pad applied to corns—those hard, painful thickenings of skin that form on toes from friction or pressure.

The plaster typically contains salicylic acid to soften the corn for removal: She put a corn plaster on her toe before putting on her shoes.

treatment

salicylic acid

Willow-derived beta hydroxy compound

bandage · softening · exfoliation · topical application · overnight treatment · removal · pharmacy · over-the-counter · home remedy

footcare

podiatry

Foot disorder treatment

foot file · foot soak · moleskin · toe separator · insole · orthotic · preventive care · toe cap · gel pad

callus

keratosis

Abnormal skin growth

ball of foot · metatarsal · pinky toe · podiatry · chiropody · dermatology · epidermis · debridement · paring · recurrence

relief

cushioning

Softening force or fall

soothing · protective barrier · comfort · tender spot · sensitivity

Opposites
medical function

corn plasterblister bandage

Adhesive pad for friction wounds

wound dressing · skin graft · gauze pad · adhesive bandage

skin condition treated

corn plasterwound care

Treatment of bodily injuries

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G