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• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: How to heal a callus immediately after an injury
• Method 2 of 5: How to Promote Callus Healing
• Method 3 of 5: How to Pierce a Corn
• Method 4 of 5: How to care for a broken callus
• Method 5 of 5: Signs of infection

Bloody calluses on the legs occur when the skin is injured due to its forced squeezing. The result is a red, bloody fluid-filled and very painful callus. Most bloody blisters are not a serious problem and will clear up over time, but it is important to know what action to take to reduce discomfort and prevent infection. To speed up the healing process at home, use the tips below.

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Method 1 of 5: How to heal a callus immediately after an injury

1. 1 Reduce pressure on the corn. First, make sure that nothing is pressing on the callus and so that the skin around the callus can breathe. See if nothing presses on the corn or rubs against it. For the healing process to take place faster, the skin must breathe. If nothing presses on the corn, then it most likely will not burst and will not be infected.
2. 2 Apply ice to the callus (immediately after the injury) if it hurts. You can attach an ice pack for 10-30 minutes. Apply ice to relieve pain and cool the callus if it is hot or throbbing. Also, apply ice regularly, not just immediately after a blister has formed.
   • Do not apply ice directly to your skin, or frostbite may result. Better to just wrap the ice with a towel to protect the injured skin.
   • Apply aloe vera gel to the corn to reduce pain and swelling.
3. 3 Never pierce the blood callus. This can be tempting, but it's best not to do it to avoid infection and prolonged wound healing. If there is a bloody callus on your leg, try not to put pressure on it.

Method 2 of 5: How to Promote Callus Healing

1. 1 Let the injured skin breathe. Most calluses heal on their own, but keep the area open and clean to speed up healing. This will help the healing process and also reduce the chances of infection.
2. 2 Reduce friction or pressure. If the callus is constantly rubbing against something, such as a callus on your toe or foot, reduce the friction; otherwise, the corn may burst. Cover the corn with a plaster to reduce friction.
   • Use a corn patch with a hole in the center. So the corn will not rub against anything and will breathe, which contributes to its early healing.Make sure that the hole in the patch falls over the corn.
3. 3 Protect the corn from chafing by using a bandage. If the callus is in an area where constant friction occurs, such as on your toe or heel, apply a loose bandage over it. This will reduce the pressure and friction on the callus, which will speed up the healing process and prevent infection. Use only a sterile dressing and change it regularly.
   • Before applying the bandage, be sure to disinfect the callus and the skin around it.
4. 4 Continue treating the callus until it heals completely. If the corn is very large, see your doctor for help. Sometimes it is necessary to remove fluid from such calluses, and this - to prevent the development of infection - is best done under the supervision of a doctor.

Method 3 of 5: How to Pierce a Corn

1. 1 Determine when to remove fluid from the corn. Although it is better not to pierce the callus, but wait for it to heal, there are times when it just needs to be done. For example, if there is a lot of blood in the callus and you are in severe pain. Or if the corn gets so big that it is about to burst on its own. Think about whether it is worth doing in your case.
   • This is especially important in the case of bloody calluses, which require more care than normal calluses.
   • If you decide to pierce the corn, do it so that you don't get an infection.
   • Because of the risk of infection, you should not pierce a corn if you have HIV, heart disease, or cancer.
2. 2 Prepare the tool you will be using to pierce the corn. The most important thing is not to infect. Wash your hands and skin around the corn thoroughly. Treat the instrument (needle) with rubbing alcohol. Never use a pin for this purpose, as it is less sharp than a needle.
3. 3 Pierce the corn and remove the blood. Gently pierce the corn with a needle. Liquid will drain out of the corn. You can press lightly on the corn to drain all the liquid.
4. 4 Apply the remedy. To do this, use an antiseptic (if you are not allergic), for example, Betadine. Apply a sterile dressing. After that, do your best to avoid friction and pressure on the corn. To prevent infection from developing, it is necessary to provide proper care and change the dressing regularly.

Method 4 of 5: How to care for a broken callus

1. 1 Drain the corn with care. If the callus has burst as a result of pressure or friction, you need to act quickly to prevent the development of infection. If the corn has burst, remove any liquid from it.
2. 2 Use an antiseptic ointment. Wash the area around the corn and apply an antiseptic ointment to it (if you are not allergic). Do not apply iodine or alcohol to the corn, as this can slow down the healing process.
3. 3 Don't touch your skin. After removing all the liquid from the callus, do not touch the old layer of skin - just apply it to the new layer (pink). This will provide additional protection to the callus and speed up the healing process.
4. 4 Apply a clean bandage. Using a clean bandage is the best preventative measure to prevent infection from developing. The dressing should be tight enough to avoid further rupture of blood vessels, but not impede blood circulation. Change the dressing daily and cleanse the damaged area thoroughly. The corn will heal within a week.

Method 5 of 5: Signs of infection

1. 1 Watch closely for signs of infection while caring for your blood callus. If you do get an infection, your doctor will prescribe appropriate antibiotic treatment for you. However, as long as you take proper care of the corn (cleaning the wound and applying dressings), you will not be at risk of infection.
   • If you have a high fever and feel unwell, this could be a sign of an infection.
2. 2 Watch for redness, swelling, and soreness around the callus. These symptoms may appear much later than the formation of the callus. Watch closely for blisters and any of the above symptoms and take the necessary action.
3. 3 Note the red streaks near the corn. This could be a sign of a serious infection that has affected the lymphatic system. Lymphangitis most often occurs when viruses and bacteria enter the lymphatic system through an infected wound.
   • Other symptoms of lymphangitis include swollen lymph nodes (glands), chills, fever, loss of appetite, and general malaise.
   • If you experience these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.
4. 4 Pay attention to the presence of pus in the callus. The presence of pus is another sign of a callus infection. Beware of discharge or accumulation of yellow or green pus or cloudy fluid from the callus.