Diffuse Callus and Corns and the Variances in their Management

Discuss the Differences Between Diffuse Callus and Corns, Highlighting the
Variances in the Management of These two Conditions
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Discuss the Differences Between Diffuse Callus and Corns, Highlighting the
Variances in the Management of These two Conditions
Introduction
Most common foot pain occurs due to corns and diffuse callus development. Both of these conditions occur as a natural physiological response of the body to chronic mechanical irritation from poor-fitting shoes and excessive pressure due to foot deformity (Mukhopadhyay, A. K. 2021). These responses formed hyperkeratosis thickness, often called skin lesions. These skin lesions are also known as plantar lesions or keratosis (Mukhopadhyay, A. K. 2021).
Difference between Foot Callus and Corns
Foot Callus
Foot callus is further classified into diffuse and localized callus. As the name suggests, Diffuse callus is more spreadable, and margins are not well defined. Compared to corn, it’s much larger in size, has relatively even thickness, absences of a central core, and may or may not be painful (Singh et al., 1996).
Secondly, calluses develop as a response to chronic pressure or skin friction. It occurs to protect underlying tissues from blistering or from further damaging of skin. This skin thickness is called a callus and usually occurs at the foot of the ankle, which is the most vulnerable area of the foot; however, it can be formed on other parts too. Tyloma or Clavus are called callus terms (Singh et al., 1996).
Foot Corns
Foot corns are the extension of diffuse callus. Skin moisture seeps out when continuous pressure is maintained on the callus; therefore, further keratosis of the skin occurs as keratin cells compact together and form the thickness of the skin. They have clear margins, are relatively localized, are smaller in size, and have a well-defined translucent central core. They are almost always painf...