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Corns and Callouses of the Foot

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Description: Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin that result form excessive pressure or friction over a boney prominence. When these areas develop on the bottom of the foot they are called calluses. When they occur on the top of the toes they are called corns.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Marc Katz
Institution: Advanced Podiatry Tampa
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Language: English

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Added: Sat Oct 07 2006