Whats the difference between a corn and a callus and a plantar wart?
Corn and callus are essentially different names for thick skin that forms in response to friction or pressure. We typically call one a corn if it is small and round and located on an area such as a toe knuckle (often less than inch in diameter). Conversely, a callus often refers to a thickened area of skin on the bottom or plantar surface of the foot which is often broader or wider. These can cover more than one inch in diameter. A wart is a thickened area of skin caused by a virus infection. These can occur anywhere on the skin and have certain hallmarks that differentiate them from a corn or callus. Warts appear to be encapsulated within the spreading skin lines and can be raised or even with the surrounding skin. They often demonstrate a cauliflower topped appearance with black dots located inside. A planter wart is a wart that is located on the plantar or bottom of the foot. Symptomatic self treatment is sometimes effective with a callus file or pumice stone combined with a moistur
