callus
Sign in to savethumb|Calluses (plantar in right foot and medial in left foot)
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- Examples of callus found on the toe
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- Dermatology
- Medical condition.complications
- Skin ulceration, infection
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thumb|Calluses (plantar in right foot and medial in left foot)
A callus (: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin. Some degree of callus, such as on the bottom of the foot, is normal.
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