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Corns and calluses

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: Text Continues Below 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.

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