Prologue
Corns are one of the major skin problems seen by Podiatrists. They are also called helomas and are also associated with callus. These are the thickened regions of the skin that come to formation due to excess of friction and pressure loaded on that region of the body. Hence, corns are mostly seen to affect the fingers, palms, toes and soles of the feet. Since, the skin sniffs and experiences great pressure on these areas, these corns are formed to, basically protect the skin underneath that region from further injury or harm. These structures are seen, on usual and generic basis, to be tough, hard, and circular o elliptical in texture and shape, respectively. They become ulcerated and aching if the friction and pressure on them persists [...]