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Corns and calluses form to prevent injury to skin that is repeatedly pinched, rubbed, or irritated. The most common causes are:
- shoes that are too tight or too loose, or have very high heels
- tight socks or stockings
- deformed toes
- walking down a long hill, or standing or walking on a hard surface for a long time
Jobs or hobbies that cause steady or recurring pressure on the same spot can also cause calluses.
Symptoms include hard growths on the skin in response to direct pressure. Corns may be extremely sore and surrounded by inflamed, swollen skin.
— Maureen Haggerty
