YOU ARE NOW CONNECTED TO THE TOXLINE (1981 FORWARD, NON-ROYALTY) FILE. ==FOOT CORNS== 7 AUTHOR Richards RN TITLE Calluses, corns, and shoes. SOURCE Semin Dermatol; VOL 10, ISS 2, 1991, P112-4 ABSTRACT Calluses and corns are extremely common and, to some degree, are almost universal in older women. Most of these problems can be prevented and can be solved by the use of the proper footwear. 10 AUTHOR Gossel TA TITLE Safe way to treat corns and calluses SOURCE US Pharm.; VOL 12 ISS Mar 1987, P41-42, 47-49, 53, (REF 16) ABSTRACT IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP Corns and calluses are compared, contrasted, and differentiated from other common foot disorders, and the indications, contraindications and limitations of OTC products, which contain mainly salicylic acid, are discussed. Salicylic acid is believed to be the only drug ingredient which is both safe and effective for self-administration and, when applied in a concentration of 1% or greater, is keratolytic. A section of patient information describing the correct procedure for using OTC corn and callus remedies is also presented. 1 AUTHOR Jacobs R TITLE Doing a bit of sole searching SOURCE S. Afr. Pharm. J.; VOL 64 ISS Jan 1997, P16, 18, (REF 6) ABSTRACT IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP Various foot problems, including corns, calluses, warts, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), bone deformities, and circulatory disorders, and their treatments are briefly discussed, including therapy with agents such as terbinafine hydrochloride (Lamisil) and econazole nitrate (Pevaryl) for tinea pedis. 9 AUTHOR Nathan A TITLE Non-prescription medicines formulary. Part 9. Preparations for foot problems SOURCE Pharm. J.; VOL 257 ISS Oct 19 1996, P558-561, (REF ) ABSTRACT IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP Minor foot problems, such as tinea pedis, corns and callouses, and warts (verrucas), and their treatment with antifungals and keratolytic agents are presented. 14 AUTHOR Lindy M TITLE Of bunions, itchy toes and digital deformities SOURCE N. Z. Pharm.; VOL 16 ISS Jan 1996, P30, 32, 34, (REF ) ABSTRACT IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP Foot problems are discussed, including etiology and treatment of bunions, hammer toes, corns, fungal infections, and mycotic nail infections with such agents as topical antifungals. 37 AUTHOR Baker D AUTHOR Morton DT TITLE Foot problems SOURCE US Pharm.; VOL 16 ISS Jan Suppl 1991, P42-47, (REF ) ABSTRACT IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP The prevention and treatment of foot problems as complications in diabetes mellitus patients are discussed. Risk factors leading to foot injuries, such as vascular disease, neuropathies, corns and calluses and Charcot's joint, foot ulcers, and amputation, and the pharmacist's role in patient education and physician referral are described. 52 AUTHOR Foster A AUTHOR Edmonds ME AUTHOR Das AK AUTHOR Watkins PJ TITLE Corn cures can damage your feet: an important lesson for diabetic patients. SOURCE Diabet Med; VOL 6, ISS 9, 1989, P818-9 ABSTRACT Seven diabetic patients rapidly developed severe foot ulceration and sepsis after application of corn cures. Four patients needed forefoot surgery. Corn cures should not be used by diabetic patients. 58 AUTHOR Birrer RB AUTHOR Rausher H TITLE Office podiatry. SOURCE Am Fam Physician; VOL 25, ISS 3, 1982, P141-7 ABSTRACT A knowledge of anatomy, coupled with an awareness of biomechanical factors such as shoes, hosiery and other environmental agents, provides sufficient expertise for treating the majority of foot ailments. Simple, easily constructed devices alleviate common problems such as corns, calluses and bursitis secondary to athletic activity. The podiatric manifestations of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are effectively managed by regular foot care from the family physician.