What is the difference between a wart, verruca, corn and callus?
Warts and verrucas are both caused by a viral infection, but warts can appear anywhere on the body while verrucas typically develop on the feet. Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that form in response to pressure or friction, with corns usually being smaller and more painful than calluses. In summary, warts and verrucas are virus-related, while corns and calluses are related to physical stress on the skin.
Key points:
- Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus.
- Corns and calluses develop due to pressure or friction.
- Warts can appear anywhere; verrucas are found on feet.
- Corns are smaller and often more painful than calluses.
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