corn

Corns and slugs are keratinous hyperplasia of the skin due to long-term squeezing or friction. Corns usually appear on the toes, and are conical keratinocytes, while ridges are plaque keratinocytes. Mainly occurs in the hands, feet, fingers, toes rubbed or squeezed.

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