ALLMedicine™ Corns Center

Jun 15th, 2022 - Microwaves are used in medicine for diagnostics, and treatment of cancer. Recently, novel microwave devices (Swift®, Emblation Ltd, UK and miraDry®, Miramar Labs Inc., CA) have been cleared by the FDA and Health Canada for various dermatological c...

Apr 9th, 2022 - The Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis, is a serious insect pest that can infest corn leaves and stems. Due to its internal feeding behavior, its larvae are not exposed to insecticides that are usually sprayed for pest control. To minimize crop...

Mar 9th, 2022 - On the one hand, oral formulations are susceptible to problems including instability accompanied with erratic absorption throughout the gastrointestinal tract, first-pass metabolism, and patient-related and pathological difficulties in consumption...

Mar 9th, 2022 - Literature reveals the needs for diabetic foot self-management intervention programs associated with positive changes in behavior. However, lack of studies focused on measure or improve health outcomes. Promoting effective diabetic foot care strat...

May 1st, 2021 - Calluses and corns are circumscribed areas of hyperkeratosis at a site of intermittent pressure or friction. Calluses are more superficial, cover broader areas of skin, and are usually asymptomatic. Corns are deeper, more focal, and frequently pai...

Mar 9th, 2022 - Literature reveals the needs for diabetic foot self-management intervention programs associated with positive changes in behavior. However, lack of studies focused on measure or improve health outcomes. Promoting effective diabetic foot care strat...

Oct 12th, 2015 - Background: Falls are a problem in care homes where it is estimated that half of all residents will fall at least once in a year. There is now strong empirical evidence that weakness of the foot muscles and painful foot problems such as corns and/...

Nov 9th, 2018 - Image courtesy of James K. DeOrio, MD Corns or clavus occur as the result of intermittent pressure and frictional forces, and most typically occur on the feet. These circumscribed, hyperkeratotic lesions may be hard (ie, heloma durum) or soft (ie,...

Dec 22nd, 2014 - ANSWER The correct answer is soft corn (choice “c”). They are caused by bony friction and almost always found between the fourth and fifth toes.

Jun 15th, 2012 - The FP diagnosed a hard corn secondary to the hammer-toe deformity. Corns can be seen on a non-weight-bearing surface, such as the dorsal proximal interphalangeal joints in patients with hammer-toe deformity.

ABSTRACT The incidence, prevalence, and severity of foot conditions increase with age. Teaching patients simple preventive techniques is crucial.