Question 1

how can i get rid of a callus thats on my middle finger before it gets infected?

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Warm soaks: use warm water, epsom salts, soak 15 min., dry and file with soft emery board.

Question 2

how can i get rid of calluses ?

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Gentle: abrasion with one of the common OTC machines (Find them in the FOOT section of a full service pharmacy) is the safest method. (although its "slow") A visit to a Dermatologist may be a faster way...especially if the calluses are NUMEROUS
Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 3

how can i get rid of calluses safely?

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Urea or lactic acid: Avoid ill-fitting shoes, use a pumice stone, use lotions that contain urea or Lactic Acid or glycolic acid to soften the skin. Dr. Scholl's liquid corn and callus remover. Hold writing pen correctly and avoid squeezing hard. Type more, write less. Wear protective gloves when gardening and working with tools.

Question 4

how do i get rid of calluses under my feet at home ???  please help...

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Try new : clarisonic for feet, it will smooth your skin dramatically . If not smooth enough you may need to see a dermatologist for prescription strength urea.

Question 5

what are the pressure areas of toes? and how do you get rid of calluses?

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Avoid Tight shoes: Calluses and corns are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin. They form to protect the skin and structures under the skin from pressure, friction, and injury. They may appear grayish or yellowish, be less sensitive to the touch than surrounding skin, and feel bumpy. Calluses on the hands and feet of an active person are normal. Calluses and corns become a problem when they grow large enough to cause.

Question 6

how do i get rid of calluses on my feet from wearing ill fitting shoes?

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Use a pumice stone: You can use a pumice stone or an emery board if you are not diabetic and you have good circulation.

Question 7

how can you get rid of a callous on your toe?

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Reduce pressure: A callus is because the skin is being rubbed between a hard surface on the outside(like your shoe) and the bone on the inside.
If you reduce this friction the callus will slowly disappear.  Sometimes this is very difficult to do depending on where the callus is located.
If there is a bone spur(bump of bone) under the callus it can sometimes be reduced by surgery.

Question 8

is there a good way to get rid of the calluses on my big toes?

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Debriedment : See podiatrist for debriedment which is shaving it. May be caused by bone spur. Podiatrist can diagnose and treat the problem. Do not shave it off yourself !

Question 9

how to get rid of corns and calluses using home remedies or some over the counter drugs that i can use?

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: For best results see a podiatrist for best care&amp;follow-up. You could try soaking your feet in warm water to soften the skin&amp; then file off dead skin with a file or emery board, Avoid causing bleeding.  Then you'll have to apply moisturizer that contains salicyllic acid or urea.Then have to protect the area with appropriate donut style adhesive pads. Avoid harsh chemicals advertised for removal of

Question 10

how to get rid of foot calluses?

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You can see a : Pedicurist or see a foot doctor who might review biomechanical aspects and suggest an orthotic.

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