Calluses can be thick, hard, and painful. This image displays a callus that has been treated with silver nitrate. This image displays callouses at the tops of both great toes as well as toenail changes from repeated pressure. This image displays callouses on the palms from work involving friction to these areas. Calloses develop wherever the skin is exposed repeatedly to pressure or friction, as displayed on these hands. This image displays callous areas of the upper toes, which are darker in this black patient.
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Who's At Risk
Anyone of any age can get a callus except non-weight-bearing infants (though tight or ill-fitting shoes may give them blisters, it really takes pressure to get a corn or callus). Calluses are often caused by poorly fitting shoes or by standing, running, walking, or performing other repetitive exercises. Calluses are also more common in people with crooked toes.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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