Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 4: Applying Proven Home Remedies
• Part 2 of 4: Applying untested alternative methods
• Part 3 of 4: Exploring Useful Tools
• Part 4 of 4: Taking care of your feet and hands
• Tips

Calluses are areas of hardened skin on the soles and hands. With the help of them, the body tries to protect itself from friction. Calluses often appear on heavily stressed areas of the feet due to constant rubbing against poorly fitting shoes and socks. Continuous use of hand tools for a long time also causes calluses on the hands. Calluses themselves are harmless and asymptomatic, but if left unattended, they can become thick, tough, and painful. Fortunately, there are a number of natural ways you can use to get rid of calluses, so you can get to the first step to learn about them.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Applying Proven Home Remedies

1. 1 Soak the corn in hot water. The easiest thing to do is to soak the corn in hot water. Take a medium-sized bowl and fill it with warm water at about 45 ° C. Sit in a chair or chair and immerse your feet in a basin for 15-20 minutes, while you relax and read a book.
   • Your calluses will soften after this spa treatment ends. After a few days of the procedure, you will be able to scrape off the callus with your hands.
   • 4-5 drops of tea tree oil, peppermint oil, or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar added to warm water to soak the corn will also help fight it. Use tea tree oil with caution, however, as it irritates the skin in some people. Do not use it if you are pregnant or have diabetes.
   • Tannic acid, tea, especially chamomile tea, can also be added to the basin when you soak your feet. Their antioxidant properties will help soften the corn, making it easier to scrape off. The skin will feel fresh and well-groomed.
2. 2 Use baking soda. A trip to the kitchen will equip you with powerful weapons to combat obsessive calluses. You can either add two to three teaspoons of baking soda to the water you will use to soak your feet, or you can make a 3: 1 mixture of baking soda and water and rub it into the corn. It will soften dead skin, which you can then easily scrape off with a pumice stone.
   • You can also apply cornstarch between your toes to keep your toes dry and absorb excess moisture. This will prevent fungal infections and calluses that develop in wet areas.
3. 3 Use vinegar. A vinegar lotion will do a little miracle on your corn overnight. Tear off a small piece of cotton wool, dip it in vinegar and apply to the corn, secure it with a simple breathable plaster or bandage.
   • By morning, vinegar will significantly soften the corn. You can immediately scrape it off with a pumice stone. Then try to make sure it doesn't appear again!
   • Vinegar can also be combined with molasses and baking soda to form a thick paste.
4. 4 Cool the corn. Ice is a very useful thing, especially when fighting the pain of a callus. Rubbing the callus with ice will relieve pain in a matter of minutes. You can apply ice up to three times a day for 10-15 minutes.
   • However, you should not do this for too long, your skin can be numb due to the low temperature, and you will freeze it without even realizing it. The procedure should last a maximum of 15 minutes.
5. 5 Experiment with lemon. Astringents and acidic substances like lemon juice will also help dry out the corn and the surrounding skin. It works in the same way as vinegar, but it also contains an acid that softens dead tissue and makes it easier to exfoliate.
   • Alternatively, you can make a paste with crushed aspirin and lemon juice. Apply this paste to the corn and cover with a piece of plastic or tape. After 20 minutes, remove the lotion and scrape off the skin.
6. 6 Massage the corn. Reflexive foot massage in spas or at home not only relaxes but also enhances blood circulation in the legs. Use an oil that will lubricate and moisturize your feet. The massage is usually performed in a firm circular motion and focuses on the rubbing areas of the feet, such as the heels and balls of the feet. This improves blood circulation and makes the skin of the feet soft and supple.
   • During this procedure, dead skin may begin to peel off in some people.

Part 2 of 4: Applying untested alternative methods

1. 1 The use of vegetable oils. Massage the corn with vegetable oils for 10 to 15 minutes, at least three times a day. You can then gently scrape off the corn with a pumice stone. After that, apply more oil to the treated area to keep it soft and hydrated.Here are some of the types of oils you can use.
   • 4 drops of tea tree oil and one tablespoon of almond oil, grape seed oil, or olive oil. Massage your corn with this compound 3 times a day.
   • Alternatively, heat the flaxseed oil in a saucepan until warm. Do not overheat or boil it. Soak a cotton cloth in the oil. Place it over the corn and cover with plastic. Leave it on for 1-2 hours. Place a heating pad on the plastic as the oil starts to cool. This will soften the corn and relieve pain.
2. 2 Try yogurt. It is said that topical application of yoghurt paste to calluses works wonders, especially in the case of hard calluses on the hands.
   • Shea butter and cream work in a similar way. They should be applied daily for two weeks and then scraped off dry corn every morning to get rid of it.
   • Moisturizing lotions, petroleum jelly and aloe vera can be used for the same purpose: to moisturize the skin and prevent it from drying out, which can develop into calluses.
3. 3 Consider using licorice paste. Licorice sticks, crushed into a paste, can be another useful home remedy for corns when used daily.
4. 4 Consider using anti-monium crumaum and sulfur. Antimonium Krudum successfully fights hard and cornified calluses. You can apply Anti Crude 200 twice a day for a month. Also, apply a tincture of thuja on a corn daily topically for the best results.
   • Sulfur works very well for skin problems. It is indicated for dirty-looking calluses on very sweating feet with a discoloration of the skin to black. Application of Sulfur 200 twice a day for one month or until the calluses disappear should be sufficient.
5. 5 Try thuja. It serves as an important homeopathic remedy in the fight against skin growths. For calluses, it is recommended to use thuja 200 twice a day for one month. You can also topically apply a tincture of thuja to the corn once a day for an accelerated cure.

Part 3 of 4: Exploring Useful Tools

1. 1 Get a pumice stone. One of the most important things you need is a pumice stone. It is the cheapest and easiest way to scrape off corn. After all the soaks, baths, lotions, and vinegar to soften your skin, you will need a pumice stone to scrape off the corn.
   • However, be careful, rubbing too hard can damage healthy skin, which in turn can become infected. Gentle, firm movements in one direction, like filing nails or playing the violin, are the right way to use pumice. Using a firm hand, using constant, minimal pressure, rub off the top layer of the callus to expose the healthy skin underneath.
2. 2 Consider wearing orthopedic shoes. These shoes help to maintain the correct position of the feet when walking, running and standing. It ensures that there is no stagnation of blood or hardening of the skin in any place where calluses can form due to friction.
3. 3 Try “foot soak boots”. They are a special type of boot that can be put on and worn for 45 minutes, at least once a day, at most three times. See your doctor or go to a specialty shoe store for a pair of these boots.
   • These boots use the principle of osmosis to moisturize the feet through special membranes in the boots that contain water. They provide the foot with optimal comfort and the correct distribution of body weight, thereby preventing the appearance of calluses.
4. 4 Look for finger separators. They are needed for calluses that develop between the toes due to sweat and friction.They are often made of foam, plastic, or some other synthetic material that has been specially shaped to keep fingers apart and reduce friction between them.
5. 5 Buy silicone gel pads. These pads can be placed under the heel or directly under the corn. They are soft and conform to the shape of your body. They should be attached to the insole of your shoe, not directly onto your foot. If you have a lot of shoes, you may need to purchase a lot of pads.
   • Usually, people with corns have only one or two pairs of shoes that are fine with them. The soft pad helps prevent friction, thereby reducing the likelihood of calluses.

Part 4 of 4: Taking care of your feet and hands

1. 1 Wear comfortable, loose-fitting shoes with soft soles. Make sure you are wearing the correct shoe by measuring the distance from your heel to your big toe. If you are very active, consider purchasing a pair of tennis shoes that fit your size. They are more expensive but well worth it.
   • It is also important to wear the right socks for you. Avoid wearing too tight or oversized socks as this can increase friction.
2. 2 Wear suitable gloves if necessary. If you are working with hand tools on a daily basis, it is wise to protect your hands as much as possible. Day after day your hands wear out. Wear gloves whenever possible to protect them from damage.
3. 3 Use moisturizers for your feet and hands. Applying these rubbing agents to your feet and hands before putting on your shoes or gloves can significantly reduce the pain of a callus.
   • Alternatively, you can use petroleum jelly. Moisturizing your skin will never be a problem for you again.
4. 4 Use orthopedic shoe inserts. Donut-shaped inserts are especially recommended for calluses, they raise the area of ​​the leg with the callus, thereby reducing friction and eliminating direct contact of the callus with the shoe. They will not help reduce existing calluses, but they will prevent new calluses from forming.
   • You can also make your own callus pillow by cutting two rings out of moleskin and placing them around the callus.

Tips

• Some traditional medicine specialists also recommend using one tablespoon of borax in a bowl of hot water to fight calluses.
• If you experience pain, bleeding, or redness of the callus or the area around it, see your doctor to rule out an infection.
• Walking every day has its benefits, and when wearing the right shoes, it can do wonders for your feet in the long term in preventing calluses.