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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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Scars or marks from the rash/wound
Area of skin that is rough and hard
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Tightening of the skin of the fingers
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What is Clavus?
Clavus, more commonly known as a corn, is a condition where skin thickens and hardens over a specific area, often the foot, due to chronic pressure.
Typical Symptoms of Clavus
Area of skin that is rough and hard
Skin hardening
Lumps under the skin
Skin problem on the feet, beyond the ankle
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Clavus
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have dry or rough skin?
Do you have skin hardening?
Do you have any lumps under your skin?
Do your foot problems affect the skin beyond the ankle?
Treatmentof Clavus
Corn plasters or a simple procedure can remove the hard center. However, lifestyle changes like switching to well-fitting shoes are needed to prevent corns from returning.
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References
Strode JE. A satisfactory operation for interdigital soft corns (clavus molle). Am J Surg. 1970 Mar;119(3):353. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(70)90068-1. PMID: 5443941.
https://www.americanjournalofsurgery.com/article/0002-9610(70)90068-1/pdf
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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