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Corns and calluses

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Alternative Names:

Calluses and corns

Symptoms:

• Thick and hardened skin
• May be flaky and dry
• Located on hands, feet, or other areas that may be rubbed or pressured

Signs and tests:

Your health care provider will make the diagnosis after observing the skin. In most cases tests are not necessary.

References:

Boulton AJ. Pressure and the diabetic foot: clinical science and offloading techniques. Am J Surg . 2004; 187(5A): 17S-24S.

Freeman DB. Corns and calluses resulting from mechanical hyperkeratosis. Am Fam Physician . 2002; 65(11): 2277-2280.

Pinzur MS. Guidelines for diabetic foot care: recommendations endorsed by the Diabetes Committee of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Foot Ankle Int . 2005; 26(1): 113-119.

• Review Date: 5/6/2007
• Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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