What is the squeeze test for telling a verruca apart from a corn?
The squeeze test is a simple method to differentiate between a verruca and a corn. When you gently squeeze the sides of the lesion, a verruca will typically cause pain because it is caused by a virus and is often tender, while a corn usually feels hard and may not be painful when squeezed.
Key points:
- A verruca is caused by a viral infection.
- A corn is a result of pressure or friction on the skin.
- Pain responses differ between the two when squeezed.
- The squeeze test helps determine the nature of the lesion.
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