2.1 Callosity
This is an acquired localised thickening of the skin. It is
usually seen in the hands of manual workers.
The thickening is as a result of use of the hands in response to the persons
occupation it is protective in nature and thus requires no
treatment.
2.2 Corns
These are also callosities on the foot and are localised to
points where the skin is over a joint and receives pressure from
the joint within and the ill fitting footwear from outside. They
can also be seen on the sole of the foot. They can sometimes get
painfull .
A change to open foot wear can provide relief. This can also be
treated with painting with 10% Salicylic acid in collodian or
acetone. The corn peels off.
2.3 WARTS
These are localised areas of skin hyperplasia and look like
papillomas and are caused by infection by filterable virus. They
can be multiple through cross infection and occur often on the
hands and face .
TREATMENT
Warts may be removed by curettage, diathermy or excision under
local or general anaesthesia if multiple.
They also respond to treatment with 10% formalin, podophyllin or
salicylic acid plaster (50%)
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