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Corns and Calluses

Tu Dan H Nguyen, MD Reviewed 06/2022
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • A callus (tyloma) is a diffuse area of hyperkeratosis, usually without a distinct border.

    • Typically, the result of exposure to repetitive forces, including friction and mechanical pre...

DIAGNOSIS

  • Most commonly a clinical diagnosis based on visualization of the lesion

  • Examination of footwear may also provide clues.

HISTORY

  • Careful history can usually pinpoint cause.

  • Ask about neurologic, ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Most therapy for corns and calluses can be done as self-care in the home.

  • In office débridement of affected tissue and use of protective padding

  • Use sandpaper discs or pumice s...

ONGOING CARE

PATIENT EDUCATION

REFERENCES

1
Becker BA, Childress MA. Common Foot Problems: Over-the-Counter Treatments and Home Care. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Sep 1;98(5):298-303.
2
Pinzur  MS, Slovenkai  MP, Trep...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: http://www.acfas.org/

  • Theodosat  A. Skin diseases of the lowe...

CODES

ICD10

L84 Corns and callosities 

SNOMED

  • 201038005 Corn - lesion (disorder)

  • 201040000 Callosity (disorder)

  • 201037000 Corns and callus

  • 394999002 Callosity on hand (disorder)

  • 403172005 Plantar callosity (...

CLINICAL PEARLS

Most therapy for corns and calluses can be done as self-care in the home using padding over the affected area to decrease friction or pressure. However, if simple home care is not help...

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