Nana’s Lemon Peel Trick (A Mild “Softener,” Not a Miracle)
Some people tape a small piece of lemon peel over a corn overnight.
The idea is simple: mild acids can soften hardened skin, making it easier to buff gently the next day.
If you try it, keep it conservative:
- Use a small piece, only on the hardened spot.
- Protect surrounding skin with a thin barrier balm if your child has sensitive skin.
- Stop if there’s burning, redness spreading, or cracking.
This is not a wart treatment plan, and it’s not a substitute for proper footwear.
The Big Takeaway: Every Foot Has Its Own “Story”
Hand-me-down shoes feel smart financially. But kids’ feet are still developing, and repeated pressure in the wrong places can change gait and cause recurring problems.
Those yellow bumps are usually a dashboard warning light: “This shoe doesn’t fit your foot’s shape and pressure pattern.”
When to Seek Care (Don’t DIY These Situations)
- Severe pain, limping, or pain that isn’t improving after changing shoes.
- Redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, fever, or signs of infection.
- Bleeding, rapid growth, unusual color changes, or an irregular-looking lesion.
- Suspected wart that’s spreading, multiplying, or not improving.
- If your child has diabetes, immune suppression, poor circulation, or neuropathy.
- If the bump is on or near the nail and you’re not sure what it is.
Quick question: has your kid ever come home with a “mystery bump” after swapping shoes or gear with a friend—and did you assume “wart” immediately, or did you suspect friction first?
