The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 2: Diseases and Disorders of the Feet
Section IV: Arthritis of the Feet
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2-19. HELOMA MOLLE (SOFT CORNS)
This condition is a localized overgrowth between the fourth and fifth toe. Soft corns (see figure 2-10) are fairly common and indicate a friction problem between the foot and shoes as for hard corns.
Figure 2-10. Corn.
a. Signs/Symptoms of Soft Corns.
(1) Infection.
(2) Moisture.
(3) May develop in a cyst.
b. Treatment of Soft Corns. To treat soft corns, place a pad between the toes to separate them. Debride the corns.
