Calluses are protective pads made up of the thickened upper layer of skin due to repeated rubbing of the area. Corns are small calluses that develop on the top of the toes due to pressure or rubbing against shoes or other toes.
Calluses are usually painless, but corns can be quite painful.
Sometimes corns are confused with warts. Calluses can be avoided by removing the source of the rubbing and thinning the callus with a pumice stone. This information is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing or treating a health problem. Please consult with your health care provider about your health care concerns.