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Corns and Callosities : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Friction injury

Causes Overview Articles

Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are caused by pressure or friction on skin. A corn is thickened skin on the top or side of a toe, usually from shoes that do not fit properly.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 6, 2007
Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses form to prevent injury to skin that is repeatedly pinched, rubbed, or irritated. The most common causes are:.shoes that are too tight or too loose, or have very high heels.walking down a long hill, or standing or walking on a ha...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Corns and Calluses
Corns can be recognized on sight. They are sometimes mistaken for warts.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Wheeled Shoes Pose Risk of Injury
Known as heeleys, roller shoes, or street gliders, the shoes carry safety risks similar to those for inline skates.
Source:StayWell
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