Corn and Callus are common skin lesions in which there is a localised area of hard and thickened skin. They are usually caused at areas where there is constant friction or pressure.

They usually occur on palm and soles, knuckles. The area of soles wherethere is pressure during walking especially in those who walk barefeet or in those who wear tight fitted footwear gradually become thickened. Similarly in hands of those who are in profession like writing or players, because of holding of racket the area under pressure become more thick.

Management of corns and calluses :

• Apply keratolytic creams or lotion containing urea, lactic acid and salicylic acid.
• Pare the thickened area.
• if corns and calluses are not responding to topical measures then CO2 laser ablation and electric cautery can be done.

These are highly effective in the management of corn and callus.