Corns and Calluses (cont.)
Medical Author:
Philip A. Radovic, DPM, FACFAS
Philip A. Radovic, DPM, FACFASMedical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Diagnosis of Corns and CallusesDiagnosis is often made by looking at the corn or callus. A biopsy with microscopic evaluation can be done. The doctor also may take X-rays of your feet or hands to look at underlying bony structures that may be the cause of the corns and calluses. The doctor may also look at the way you walk (gait) and examine your shoes. Viewer Comments & ReviewsCorns and Calluses - RemediesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What home remedies did you find effective for your corns or calluses? |
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Corns, also referred to as clavi, are painful, hyperkeratotic papules of the skin that develop in response to excess pressure on the bony prominences of the feet and toes.
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