dermatologic disorders
Calluses and Corns
Key Points
The cause of corns and calluses is usually intermittent pressure or friction, usually over a bony prominence. After paring away the thickened overlying skin, a wart will bleed, whereas a corn will not. Recommend mechanical abrasion and keratolytics to help remove corns and calluses. Recommend cushioning and redistributing pressure in the foot to help prevent corns and calluses. 