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Toe Pain

A corn is a type of callus, a protective layer of dead skin cells that form due to repeated friction. It is cone-shaped and has a knobby core that points inward. This core can put pressure on a nerve and cause sharp pain. Corns can develop on the top or between toes. If a corn develops between the toes, it is may be called a soft corn if it is kept pliable by the moisture from perspiration.

Corns develop as a result of friction from the toes rubbing together or against the shoe. They ofte...

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Health Guide

Foot Pain: Introduction

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Foot Pain: Prevention

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Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease

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Foot Pain: Causes

CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be categorized under one or more of the following conditions:Shoes. The causes of most foot pain are poorly fitting shoes. High-heeled shoes concentrate... Read more »

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Medications

Cafergot Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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Ergomar SL Precautions and Side Effects

This combination medication is used to treat or prevent a certain type of headache (vascular... Read more »

Amerge Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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Axert Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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Zomig Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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