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Corns and Callosities : Causes

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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 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 can be recognized on sight. They are sometimes mistaken for warts.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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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