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Friction and pressure can cause calluses to form on the toe. You can get rid of these calluses by softening and gradually removing dead skin from the calluses. However, you should be careful not to make the situation worse. If you want to know how to do it, please continue to read the steps below.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Basic solutions at home

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   Choose shoes that are comfortable. Calluses appear due to pressure and friction on the toe, so tight or uncomfortable shoes can be one of the culprits. One of the most important things you can do to prevent the formation and severity of calluses is to avoid shoes that put pressure on your toes.
   • It is best to choose a shoe that can wear socks underneath for regular use. The socks will soothe your toe, thereby reducing friction that can cause calluses or aggravate existing calluses.
   • Avoid high heels, especially shoes with a small toe section.
   • Choose shoes made of natural materials like leather or felt.These materials are more breathable.

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   Reduce pressure by using a separate toe pad. When you go home and take your shoes off, you can further reduce the pressure on your toe by wearing a toe cup.
   • Try wearing flip flops or sandals. These sandals have padding that separates your toes and prevents them from rubbing together as you walk.

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   Sprinkle your feet with hygroscopic powder between your toes. The powder has a hygroscopic effect, so the calluses on the toes are less irritated or red.
   • Sprinkle powder over and between your toes before putting on socks and shoes in the morning. You can also sprinkle it on several times a day if you feel your toes sweat.

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   Gently rub the thick area with a pumice stone. Soak the feet in warm soapy water for about 20 minutes to soften the skin, then rub with a pumice stone to remove the hardest skin on the callus surface.
   • You can also use a nail file cover instead of pumice. Calluses between the toes are difficult to rub with a pumice stone. In this case, you will need to use a nail file cover instead of pumice stone.

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   Reduce discomfort with ice. If the swelling and discomfort persists, you can use an ice pack to hold the area for a few minutes to numb the discomfort and reduce the swelling.
   • Ice does not cure calluses, but it can reduce the pain associated with severe calluses.
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Part 2 of 4: Home remedies

1. 

   Try over-the-counter vacuum stains with ointments or drops. Most over-the-counter drugs contain salicylic acid in the minimum concentration to break down the keratin protein, which causes calluses and hardened skin on calluses.
   • One downside to over-the-counter medications is that acids can damage healthy skin as well as the areas on calluses, so these medications can do more harm than good if taken too often.
   • Do not use acidic products for people with diabetes, those with impaired senses or those with thin skin.
   • Always follow the directions on the label when applying ointments or topical medications.

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   Use a patch to treat calluses. This product is similar to a bandage, has a gentle cushioning effect on calluses, and also contains low-concentration salicylic acid to treat calluses while applying.
   • The best patch for calluses is a ring type (with a space in the middle). These patches both soothe the callus and retain enough moisture to soften the callus, thereby helping to soothe the discomfort.
   • Many patches contain acids to help treat calluses, so don't use them with other medications. If you need to cover the callus after applying the medication, be sure to use a salicylic acid-free patch or apply it with a normal bandage.
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Part 3 of 4: Alternative therapies

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   Soften calluses with castor oil. By softening calluses on your toes, you can reduce pain or discomfort and make it easier to exfoliate dead skin on calluses.
   • Use a cotton ball to apply castor oil to the affected area, let the oil soak for 3-4 minutes, then rinse off the oil and exfoliate.
   • Do this up to 3 times a day.

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   Soak Epsom salt. Instead of soaking your feet in normal fish sauce, you can add a little Epsom salt or raw salt to the water to help soften the skin faster.
   • Raw salt is also a mild abrasive, so soaking your feet in salt water can soften the skin as well as remove dead, dry skin on calluses.
   • Dissolve 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Epsom salt with 4 liters of warm water in a bucket. Soak your feet in salt water for 20-30 minutes.
   • After soaking, scrub the callus with a pumice stone to exfoliate as much of the skin as possible.

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   Apply crushed aspirin. You can crush aspirin and apply it to the calluses to break down part of the protein that forms calluses and dead skin on the calluses.
   • Crush an aspirin tablet and mix it with enough water to create a dough texture.
   • Apply this mixture to the callus on your toes. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing with warm water and dry.

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   Mix baking soda into a paste. A paste made of baking soda, lemon juice and water works to help calluses on your toes heal.
   • Mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice and a little water until it turns into a paste. Apply the mixture to the callus, cover with a bandage and rinse it off in the morning. The calluses will dry on their own within 4-6 days.
   • Alternatively, you can mix 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda (30-45 ml) in a basin of warm water. Soak the feet for 15-20 minutes, then use a pumice stone to rub the callus on the toe.
   • You can also mix baking soda with a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the callus, cover it and let it sit overnight and wash it off next morning.

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   Try soaking calluses in chamomile tea. Chamomile can soothe discomfort in the feet, while drying the sweat in the toes and regulating the pH of the skin, thereby helping calluses heal faster.
   • You can place a bag of wet and warm chamomile tea over the calluses in about 1-3 hours.
   • Another way is to soak your feet in a bucket of diluted chamomile tea for about 15-20 minutes.
   • After you've covered the tea bag or soaked your feet with thin tea, you can try using a pumice stone or nail file cover to get rid of the calluses.

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   Apply diluted vinegar to the callus. Vinegar has astringent properties, so it will make the skin on calluses dry faster, making it easier for you to exfoliate.
   • Dilute vinegar with water by the ratio of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water.
   • Apply the vinegar solution to the callus and cover it with a bandage or foot patch and leave it overnight.
   • The next morning, use a pumice stone or nail file card to file the thick skin on the callus.

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   Crush the papaya. Papaya can help soothe the pain or discomfort caused by calluses, and can cause calluses to dry out and fall off more quickly.
   • Cut a few slices of papaya and crush with a fork. Apply crushed papaya to calluses on toes, cover with bandages or calluses and leave overnight.
   • Exfoliate the dead skin from the callus the next morning.

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   Use green fig juice and mustard oil. Green fig juice can be softer and easier to remove; Mustard oil kills bacteria that cause infections.
   • Apply green fig juice first. Use a cotton ball to dab a small amount over the skin and let dry.
   • After the green fig juice has dried, you can use a cotton ball to apply mustard oil on the calluses. This step will help fight infections that could occur if the skin breaks or breaks during the exfoliating process.

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   Mix a mixture of turmeric, aloe vera and bromelian. This mixture will soften the skin on the calluses that have calluses, thereby helping you to remove calluses more easily.
   • Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe discomfort; Aloe vera has a healing effect, and bromelain is a pineapple extract that has astringent properties. If you don't have bromelian, you can replace it with tea tree oil.
   • Mix turmeric powder, aloe vera gel, and bromelian in equal proportions to make a paste. Apply the mixture to the calluses, cover with a bandage and leave overnight. The next morning, wash the mixture off and rub the stain with a pumice stone.
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Part 4 of 4: Specialized treatment

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   Buy designer shoe insoles. Well-designed insoles can help to soothe and protect the foot properly, thereby helping calluses heal faster and preventing other calluses from forming.
   • You can buy standard pads commercially, but custom-made insoles are much more effective. A podiatrist can help you buy custom prescription insoles.

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   Ask about prescription medications. Prescription drugs often contain higher concentrations of salicylic acid than over-the-counter counterparts. Some prescription drugs also use other stronger acid compounds for the same purpose.
   • People with diabetes, impaired senses or thin skin should not use acidic products.
   • Other acids that can be used to treat calluses include trichloroacetic acid and compounds with salicylic acid, lactic acid and collodion.
   • Use the medicine carefully according to the instructions to avoid accidentally damaging the skin around the callus.

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   Use antibiotics to treat callus infections. If the callus becomes infected, you may need to ask your doctor about an antibiotic to treat the infection while you wait for the call to heal.
   • Note that your doctor will only prescribe oral antibiotics and topical antibiotics when the calluses become infected. Antibiotics by themselves do not cure calluses, but only treat the infection.

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   Talk to your podiatrist about getting rid of scleroderma. You shouldn't scrape or remove calluses yourself, but a podiatrist can safely do this under the right conditions.
   • The doctor will anesthetize and carefully filter out the thick skin on the callus with a very thin and sharp blade. The procedure is safe and painless if performed by a qualified person, and can reduce discomfort and speed recovery.

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   Ask your doctor about surgery as a last resort. In the case of the recurring calluses on the toe, your doctor may recommend surgery to reposition the toe bones. This will help reduce the pressure placed on the toe and significantly reduce the risk of developing calluses.
   • Calluses can form between the toes as the toe bone develops at the corners causing the toes to rub against each other. Surgery can correct these bones, making toes straighter and less impactful.
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Warning

• Do not try to treat calluses yourself at home if you have diabetes, atherosclerosis or any other blood circulation problems.
• Never try to cut or scrape the callus, as this not only won't address the root cause of the problem, but can also create a wound susceptible to infection.

What you need

• Comfortable shoes
• Sock
• Split toe pads or split sandals
• Foot desiccant powder
• Pumice
• Nail file cover
• Ice
• Ointments, drops, patches, over-the-counter
• Castor oil
• Country
• Epsom salt
• Aspirin medicine
• Baking soda
• Chamomile tea
• Vinegar
• Papaya
• Green fig juice
• Mustard oil
• Turmeric
• Aloe
• Bromelain or tea tree oil
• Tear on topical prescription
• Antibiotics