Calluses – cure it yourself.
These thick patches of dead skin can build up on the body in places that are regularly exposed to pressure or friction. This sometimes painful padding most often appears on the heels and balls of your feet. It’s your foot’s way of pretesting the more fragile layers of tissue below the calluses.
What to do?
Never cut calluses away yourself or you’ll risk infection. Instead try soaking your feet in warm water, then scrubbing the area with a pumice stone or callus file. If you have diabetes, poor circulation or nerve damage, check with your doctor before trying this self treatment. To prevent the calluses from returning, check the fit of all your shoes. A too loose shoe or a too high heel may cause the problem, because the balls of your feet rub forward with every step.
In mild cases of callus formation, protective padding can be very useful. Stay away from pads medicated with salicylic acid, however, which can burn both good and bad skin and could lead to infection. If the calluses persist, you may have a larger health problem than ill-fitting shoes, such as uneven weight distribution or low or high aches, and should consult a doctor.
Calluses-Cure it Yourself
Calluses are a buildup of rough, thick patches of skin on your feet (and sometimes hands).
Corns are similar to calluses, yet the buildup of hard skin is more concentrated in one area and can be deep at their core. They can be soft or hard, depending on what area of the skin they’re on. For example, if a corn is between your toes, chances are it’s a soft corn because the moisture keeps it soft.
If you spend a lot of time on your feet each day or your feet experience regular pressure and rubbing, corns and calluses can develop – especially as you grow older.