How to get rid of calluses at home
Calluses can be very uncomfortable and tend to form as a result of excessive pressure or rubbing on any area of the skin, especially on the feet. Since calluses are rarely serious, we’ve provided a number of simple home remedies can help reduce their appearance:
Protective cushions: can be used to reduce friction or pressure that is responsible for the buildup of a callus. Callus pads are cushioned bandages that can either protect or prevent calluses. These types of bandages are designed for feet and come in multiples shapes and sizes.
Skin-softening creams: try applying a healthy amount of moisturizing cream or petroleum jelly (eg. vaseline) to callused areas and leave on your feet overnight. This can either prevent the skin from drying out or soften the calluses.
Exfoliating creams: can be used to remove dead skin cells as these types of products typically contain ingredients such as salicylic acid, urea, or ammonium lactate. A person who suffers from calluses may need to apply these daily in order to encourage the exfoliation of built-up skin cells. To ensure your safety, we recommend checking the product ingredients prior to usage to prevent skin irritation or damage.
Foot file: is a tool that has a metal great and a rubber or plastic handle. It is best to soften the callused skin in warm water before using the file to exfoliate. People typically use foot files either in a bath and/or shower.
Pumice stones: are light, porous stones that many people use to exfoliate skin and calluses. Similar to a foot file, a pumice stone works well after the skin is softened. Once the skin is softened, we recommend using gentle, circular or side to side motions in order to remove the dead skin.
In the event that your calluses persist, we recommend speaking with a podiatrist today. Should you have any questions, please contact our team here to set up an appointment online, by email at info@riverpodiatry.com or by phone at (845) 735-8440.
