Corns and calluses are pressure-generated hyperkeratotic skin conditions of the feet or hands.
A callus (tyloma [Greek]) is a diffuse area of hyperkeratosis, usually without a distinc...
Visual examination of entire foot and focal lesion(s)
History of activities that incite focal pain
Examination of footwear typically worn for excessive wear areas
Engage patient in ident...
Management can be done in home:
Soak affected skin areas in warm water
Using pumice st...
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: http://www.acfas.org/
Theodosat A. Skin diseases of the lowe...
201038005 Corn - lesion (disorder)
201040000 Callosity (disorder)
201037000 Corns and callus
394999002 Callosity on hand (disorder)
403172005 Plantar callosity (...
Most therapy for corns and calluses can be done as self-care in the home using debridement, then padding over the affected area, and friction/pressure source-correction of the shoe.
Cry...
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<bold><italic>Figure 14.72.</bold></bold><bold>A.</bold> Callus. <bold>B.</bold> Corn.