A corn is a form of callosity sited on the foot. It is a discrete area of hyperkeratosis that has formed as a reaction to concentrated external pressure. It usually develops on the bony prominences of the toes in response to ill-fitting shoes. Within the corn, there is a core of hard keratin surrounded by an opalescent margin.
Clinically, they are painful and usually require treatment with:
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