Corns/CallusesTiara Harrell

4th BlockMechalske

What is a Corn?

A corn is thickened skin on the top or side of a toe

It is not a serious condition They form to protect the skin There are two types- hard and soft The type is determined by the inner core,

which can be soft or hard, and by location A soft corn is found between toes A soft corn is often found over a bony part

of a toe

Hard corns

Usually on the fifth toe

It is not easy to identify by appearance

Are rough to touch

Soft corns

Usually on the fourth and fifth toes

Is easy to press in when touched

Can also be found between the toes

Symptoms of Corns

A hard corn is firm and thick and may have a soft yellow ring with a gray center

A soft corn looks like an open sore

Causes of Corns

Pressure or friction on the skin Tight shoes squeeze the foot Wearing shoes without socks can lead

to increased friction The foot may rub up against a seam or

stitch inside the shoe Socks that don’t fit may result in

pressure where the sock bunches up

What are Calluses?

Thickened skin on your hands or the soles of your feet

Can form on the knees or elbows On the hands, they generally form at

the base of fingers On the feet, generally form on the ball

of the foot, the heel, and the underside of the big toe

They form to protect the skin

Symptoms of Calluses

Skin may be thick and hardened Skin may be flaky and dry May appear grayish or yellowish May feel bumpy

Causes of Calluses

The repeated handling of tools cause calluses on the hand

Walking barefoot May be caused on the feet by repeated

pressure due to sports

Treatments

The callus or corn may be softened and removed by using salicylic acid

These treatments are available in applicators, pads, drops and plasters

This treatment can’t be used by people with diabetes

Other treatments include wearing gloves or special pads on the feet to keep pressure away

Bibliography "Calluses and Corns Causes and Treatments."

WebMD. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/calluses-and-corns-topic-overview?page=2>.

"Corns Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - How Can Corns and Calluses Be Prevented? on MedicineNet." Corns, Symptoms and Causes. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.medicinenet.com/corns/page2.htm>.

"Corns and Calluses: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001232.htm>.