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Callus (or callosity) is an extended area of thickened, hard skin on the sole of the foot. It is usually symptomatic of an underlying problem such as a bony deformity, a particular style of walking or inappropriate footwear.   Corns are caused by pressure or friction over bony areas, such as a joint, and they have a central … Read more

A bunion, also known as ‘hallux valgus’, is a common deformity of the big toe in which the big toe angles excessively towards the second toe and leads to a bony lump on the side of the foot. Although it looks like extra bone is growing from the side of the foot, this is actually the head of … Read more