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Corns/Calluses

Corns/Calluses. Tiara Harrell 4 th Block Mechalske. 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

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Corns/Calluses

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  1. Corns/Calluses Tiara Harrell 4th Block Mechalske

  2. 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

  3. Hard corns • Usually on the fifth toe • It is not easy to identify by appearance • Are rough to touch

  4. Soft corns • Usually on the fourth and fifth toes • Is easy to press in when touched • Can also be found between the toes

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Symptoms of Calluses • Skin may be thick and hardened • Skin may be flaky and dry • May appear grayish or yellowish • May feel bumpy

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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>.

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