MEDICINE MCQ
DERMATOLOGY
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Question
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Calluses are most commonly found where?
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Bottom of foot pads
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On the lateral aspect of elbows
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Around the mouth
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On the medial aspect of elbows
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A callus is a rough, thickened area of skin that appears because of repeated irritation or pressure to an area of skin. Calluses usually develop on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. The skin is the largest organ of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calluses and corns are thickened areas of skin caused by rubbing (friction) or pressure. The outer layer of skin thickens to protect the bone under the skin with extra padding. Calluses most often occur on feet and hands. Corns are a type of small callus that occur on or between toes.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, three types of callus were found in all palms, i.e. nodular friable callus, nodular aggregate callus and chunky callus (Fig. 1).
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