Do COMPEED corn plasters remove corns?

COMPEED® Corn Plasters (Medium Size) COMPEED® Corn plasters contain hydrocolloid active gel technology which relieves pain immediately and helps remove the corn. Not only does it stay in place for days*, it provides protection and cushioning from rubbing and pressure.

How long do I leave a corn plaster on?

Leave it to work and replace the plaster after two days. Please note that if you have diabetes or suffer from circulatory disorders you shouldn’t use Hansaplast Corn Plasters. Ask your doctor for advice on how best to remove them. After four days, the now softened corn can be removed.

Do corn plasters really work?

Studies have found that corn plasters can be more effective than a placebo and result in between 62-95% removal of corns [9, 10]. The concentration of salicylic acid within the plasters ranges from 10-50%, with the optimum formulation recommended at 40% [11].

What happens when you put a corn plaster on?

The paste in corn plasters spreads to surrounding tissue blistering and burning the skin. The corn and the surrounding skin become white and soggy and more often than not the centre where the corn was remains with the skin beneath becoming fragile and breaking down under the weight of the corn.

Can you remove corns yourself?

Soaking your hands or feet in warm, soapy water softens corns and calluses. This can make it easier to remove the thickened skin. Thin thickened skin. During or after bathing, rub a corn or callus with a pumice stone, nail file, emery board or washcloth to help remove a layer of toughened skin.

How long does it take to remove a corn with salicylic acid?

For corns and calluses: Repeat every 48 hours as needed for up to 14 days, or as directed by your doctor, until the corn or callus is removed. Corns or calluses may be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to help in their removal.

Why does a corn hurt so much?

Corns are generally conical or circular in shape and are dry, waxy or translucent. They have knobby cores that point inward and can exert pressure on a nerve, causing sharp pain.

How often should you use corn plasters?

Adults and children of 15 years and over: Apply one plaster every two days, until the corn can easily be removed. For use on the skin only. Do not use on children under 15 years, unless your doctor tells you to.

Can corn plasters cause pain?

Medicated corn plasters contain a caustic acid (salicylic acid) that causes tissue destruction by dissolving keratin (protein that makes up skin and corns) and can result in severe inflammation, sepsis and ulceration developing on the corn site.

What is Compeed® corn plaster?

COMPEED ® Corn plasters contain hydrocolloid active gel technology which relieves pain immediately and helps remove the corn. Not only does it stay in place for days*, it provides protection and cushioning from rubbing and pressure.

What is comped plaster used for?

COMPEED® Corn Plasters (Medium Size) COMPEED ® Corn plasters contain hydrocolloid active gel technology which relieves pain immediately and helps remove the corn. Not only does it stay in place for days*, it provides protection and cushioning from rubbing and pressure. *Individual experience may vary

How to prevent corns and treat corns?

To prevent corns, start by reducing pressure and moisturising your feet, especially if you’re going to wear tight shoes. Wearing a hydrocolloid plaster, such as COMPEED ® Corn Plasters, can also reduce pressure while maintaining the natural moisture balance. How to treat corns? Start by relieving and moisturising pressure points on the foot.