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  2. Callus - Wikipedia

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    A callus (pl.: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin. Some degree of callus, such as on the bottom of the foot, is ...

  3. Russell's sign - Wikipedia

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    Russell's sign, named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell, is a sign [1] defined as calluses on the knuckles [2] or back of the hand due to repeated self-induced vomiting over long periods of time.

  4. Pallesthesia - Wikipedia

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    These are particularly good for testing because they are close to the surface of the skin, with only a small amount of muscle over them. To test the perception through the skin, small pads are placed on the fingertips and a pallometer is used. [6] For a bone, the test is conducted by placing a tuning fork on a bony prominence and striking the fork.

  5. List of medical symptoms - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals. Because most people are not diagnostically trained or knowledgeable, they typically describe their symptoms in layman's terms, rather than using specific medical terminology. This list is not exhaustive.

  6. How to treat foot calluses, according to experts - AOL

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    Dr. Jill’s Gel Ball of Foot Cushions $ at Pedicurian. As a first line over-the-counter treatment for foot calluses, Parthasarathy recommends Dr. Jill’s foot pads.

  7. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    [19] [20] Clinically, the diagnosis of any particular skin condition is made by gathering pertinent information regarding the presenting skin lesion(s), including the location (such as arms, head, legs), symptoms (pruritus, pain), duration (acute or chronic), arrangement (solitary, generalized, annular, linear), morphology (macules, papules ...

  8. Plantar wart - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms: Skin colored lesion, may be painful [2] Complications: Trouble walking, [2] transmission to other parts of the body, callus formation: Duration: Two years [2] Causes: Human papillomavirus (HPV) [2] Risk factors: Communal showers and pools, barefoot walking, open footwear, prior warts, poor immune function [2] [3] Diagnostic method ...

  9. Hand eczema - Wikipedia

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    Hand eczema is widely prevalent and, as it is a very visible condition associated with severe itching or pain, has serious consequences for the affected person including a high psychological impact. Different disease patterns can be identified according to the course of the illness, appearance of symptoms, degree of severity, or catalysts.