Question 1

how do i soften the calluses on my feet?

Accepted Answer

Calluses: You may soak your feet in luke warm water with a couple of scoops of epsom salt - itcan help soften your feet.

Question 2

i have a open callus on my right foot?

Accepted Answer

: You should see a podiatrist, especially if you have diabetes mellitus. However, if you are healthy and the open callus does not appear infected (pus, very painful with walking, fever, etc), you can do local care daily with cleaning the wound with peroxide, keep it clean with dressing and keep it dried, the wound will heal in a week or so.

Question 3

i have corns inside foot calluses. what do i do?

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Remove them: First try application of over the counter medication, if fails get them removed.

Question 4

how can i remove calluses from my feet and heels?

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Calluses: Removing calluses can be performed by simple debrided via a sterile scalpel and burr. Also using chemical debrider agents such as urea can be a painless way of removing your calluses.

Question 5

are calluses more common on feet than on fingers?

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Calluses from trauma: calluses usually come from repeated trauma to the skin; the feet generally experience more trauma than the hands, so calluses are more common on the feet; however, in someone who uses their hands in manual labor, calluses may appear on the hands and not the feet

Question 6

i have foot calluses or corns. can i cut them off myself?

Accepted Answer

Not adbisable: You can soften them sand them off no knives and be careful they are hard to shave off without injury even in trained hands you can see a podiatrist wear looser shoes.

Question 7

how to tell if i need to have my large foot callus looked at?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at: If your asking...Better safe than sorry. Is there are an underlying ulcer or is it just a callous..Is there any warty tissue present? Why is it happening? These are all things a podiatrist will help you figure out.

Question 8

why are there cracks and calluses on the middle and sides of my feet?

Accepted Answer

Tinea or eczema: This can be caused by tinea ("athlete's foot") - a dermatologist can find out with a simple test. If the test is negative, it is usually a type of eczema, or more rarely a type of psoriasis. Try an otc antifungal cream and softening agent such as amlactin. If that doesn't work, see a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis.

Question 9

is petroleum jelly helpful to remove when applied to a hard callus in feet?

Accepted Answer

Wetter is Better: Petroleum jelly is nearly as helpful as soaking your feet in water before removing callous.

Question 10

is there a way of removing foot calluses permanently?  is cutting them with foot razor recommend?

Accepted Answer

Callus: Usually calluses are formed due to increased pressure.  To get rid of them may involve orthotics, change in shoegear, or even potentially surgery.  You can make them less painful with the use of moisturizers after getting your feet wet to the dry/callused areas.  Or use of a pumice stone daily after getting your feet wet as well.  I would not advise you take a razor to your feet!

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How can i remove calluses from my feet and heels?

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I have foot calluses or corns. can i cut them off myself?

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How to tell if i need to have my large foot callus looked at?

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Why are there cracks and calluses on the middle and sides of my feet?

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