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Corns are entirely owing to continued pressure, such as wearing small boots or shoes. At first they are the production of the outer skin only, but by gradually thickening they at length come to be connected with the true skin beneath, and even with the subjacent muscles. (See Nos. 5079 and 5060.) 5856. Liquid Solvent for Corns; 5848. Το Prevent Corns. Prevention Corn Solvent. A saturated solution of salt is better than cure. Wear woolen stockings, of tartar or pearlash. It is commonly obtained and see that there is no local and permanent pressure on any part of the foot. by exposing the article, contained in a jar or wide-mouthed bottle, in a damp place, until it forms an oil-like liquid. 5857. Το Cure Bunions. A bunion is

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