Keratotic Deformities
Definitions
Corn
- accumulation of keratotic layers of epidermis
- thickened epithelium elevates prominence causing further pressure
Hard Corn
Due to extrinsic pressure from footwear
- most common on lateral aspect of 5th toe
- over head of proximal phalanx
Soft Corns
- on the condyle of proximal phalanx between the toes