Q: I'm not sure if it's a corn or a callus, but I have a painful spot of hard, thick skin on my little toe. My manicurist said that she could remove it during a pedicure. Is that safe? I'm worried ...

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Key Takeaways A callus is a hard and thick patch of skin caused by friction or pressure, often on hands or feet.Calluses can be treated with salicylic acid, a ...

SUNDAY, April 24, 2016 -- Corns and calluses form due to friction or pressure on the skin, and there are a number of ways to treat these often unsightly areas, an expert says. "Calluses can develop ...

You’re either on your feet all day or perpetually cramming your toes into the latest designer shoes. Or, maybe it’s a little of both. Either way, the result is usually the same: ugly corns and ...

A callus is a toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure or other irritation. A corn is a specially shaped callus of dead skin. It ...

SCHAUMBURG, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 12, 2016) - Ever wonder what causes corns and calluses? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, these hard, thickened areas of skin ...

Dr. Sandra Lee aka 'Dr. Pimple Popper' takes on a corn callus video and shares how painful the callus must be for the patient. She winced, as though she could understand how painful having such a ...

When there is excessive pressure or friction on the skin, calluses and corns form to protect the skin and the structures beneath it. Calluses on the feet can develop into corns. Calluses usually ...

Due to the work demands of the professional truck driver, corns and calluses can become a significant issue. Although in most cases they are not a serious medical condition, corns and calluses can ...