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Lapis pencils that protect against the appearance of corns
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Many are faced with the problem of corns arising from increased friction of the skin of the feet in the form of blisters. As a preventive measure, it is recommended to wear suitable shoes in the first place, as well as to seal potential chafed areas with a band-aid or use a callus pencil, which, by reducing friction, helps protect the skin from their appearance. [1]
Indications Callus pencils
Actually, the indication for the use of this foot skin care product is one: to reduce the likelihood of rubbing a callus if the shoes are not very comfortable (and you have to walk in it all day), or the feet swell (especially in hot weather). In such situations, a pencil is used that protects against the appearance of corns.
Release form
Many names of anti-corn pencils contain the word "stick": from English. Stick - a stick, because, for the most part, they are all foreign-made. In addition, they are all analogues and differ somewhat only in the set of components.
Compeed Corn Pencil (Kompid) - Compeed Anti-Blister Stick (manufactured by Johnson & Johnson) - reduces skin friction due to the hydrogenated vegetable oil contained in its composition, stearyl alcohol (1-octadecanol fatty alcohol), octyldodecanol (a substance that moisturizes and softens foot skin).
As part of the Avon Foot Works Blister Defense Stick pencil, paraffin, petroleum jelly, ozocerite, silica (silicon dioxide), shea butter (shea butter), vitamin E. Polish-made Dermo Pharma Express Repair Foot pencil contains mineral oil, unsaturated fatty acids, synthetic beeswax, complex vitamins.
Deliplus Foot Pencil (Spanish Made) contains Vaseline Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Aloe Vera Extract, Shea Butter, C10-18 Triglycerides (Soothing Emollients).
Medifeet Callus Pencil contains hydrogenated castor oil, vegetable (candelilla) wax, cetyl palmitate (film-forming and moisturizing vegetable spermaceti), fatty cetostearyl alcohol (emulsifier), skin softening caprylic triglycerides, shea butter, panthenol, vitamin E.
Dosing and administration
Callus pencils are applied topically: by applying a continuous thin layer to the skin area (15-20 minutes before putting on shoes).
- Application for children
These funds are not applicable to children under three years of age.
Use Callus pencils during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the use of callus pencils is not prohibited.
Contraindications
The presence of skin irritation, open wounds and blisters are contraindications to the use of any corn pencil.
Side effects Callus pencils
In the descriptions of these foot care products, their possible side effects are not indicated.
Storage conditions
Storage conditions assume room temperature not exceeding +28-30°C.
Shelf life
The expiration date depends on the release time of the product and is indicated on its packaging.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Lapis pencils that protect against the appearance of corns" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.