What is the difference between Wart and Corn?

One major part of the body, which is also the largest sense organs that are well taken care of by both male and female is the skin. We do this to prevent any form of rashes or diseases on our skin. Some even go to the extent of visiting a dermatologist -skin doctor. Two of the many diseases that can affect human skin are warts and corns. Nevertheless, these skin diseases look similar that they are mistaken for themselves, even by the doctor sometimes.

But one of the major differences between them is that warts would be scattered around on the body, while corns usually concentrate on the feet. Warts are usually caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which penetrates when there is a break in the skin. Corns are caused when there is too much pressure on the bony part of the feet. This usually occurs when a tight shoe is being worn, with no proper socks.

Warts and corns are raised rough and firm areas of the skin, are customarily seen on the feet, they are viral, and they are contagious. Corns are caused by mechanical pressure, and they are not infectious. A wart is a small cauliflower-like growth, it can be a solid blister, and it may occur anywhere on the skin. There are many kinds of warts; however, there are only two types of corns. These include hard and soft corns.

The human papillomavirus transmits via contact with broken skin, and HPV type 2 and 4 are the leading causes of venereal warts. HPV type 1 is the most typical cause of plantar warts. They are level and painful. HPV type 7 can cause Butcher's warts; however, they are mainly seen in the hands of meat handlers. Corns are elliptical shaped thickened areas of the skin. They usually occur on foot — Corns form when pressure points in shoes grate against the skin.