Question 1

can you describe an effective medication for corns and calluses?

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Hand lotion: Most over-the-counter corn removal  products contain salicylic acid and can cause painful tissue burns if used improperly.  You are better off using a pumice stone and moisturizing the area. If lesions are painful, see a podiatrist who can safely trim them and assess the cause. Sometimes, corns are due to toe deformities that can be corrected. Also, ensure your shoes don't fit improperly.

Question 2

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 3

how do you remove a callous on the heels?

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Try: to remove them with pumice stone or Emory board after you bathe. When the skin is soft it is the best time to do so. Also cream with uric acid or any emulsifying creams will also help. See a podiatrist for further evaluation. If the callus is too thick, debridement by a podiatrist is needed. also it is a good idea to have it checked out and make sure it is callus

Question 4

how to heal my calluses on my knuckles?

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Sure it's calluses?: Callus formation is typically due to chronic mechanical pressure on an area of skin.  Be sure of the diagnosis with your physician.  It may be warts or other skin conditions that can mimic callouses.  For calluses filing down the dead layer of skin after soaking them in warm water with epsom salts works well and should not cause any pain.

Question 5

how do i soften the calluses on my feet?

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

Question 6

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

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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 7

swollen part between the lines on my palms, feels almost like a callous texture ?

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Palms callous: Would need to see them. If they look like callous review what you do at work and show to your Dr.

Question 8

i get a strange calluses on the tops of my big toes.?

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Warts: Calluses are usually due to excessive pressure against a particular bone.  Calluses on top of the big toes may be due to the toes rubbing against the shoes or they may be warts.  If they are "strange" and have little black dots in them, then they are probably warts. You can get them evaluated and treated by a podiatrist.

Question 9

how to treat calluses on finger tips?

Accepted Answer

Hard work: Callus is a toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Rubbing that is too frequent or forceful will cause blisters rather than allow calluses to form., calluses are most often found on feet because of frequent walking. Calluses are generally not harmful cause complicated by ulcer or infection.

Question 10

how to remove corns and calluses on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Hammertoes: Corns and calluses are a result of contracture of the toes, and plantarflexing of the metatarsals. Hammertoes are a common problem that can result in corns over the joints. Calluses on the plantar aspect of the foot result from the metatarsal bones dropping, and the tendons contracting. Debriding the corns and calluses is only temporary. An orthtoic, changing shoe gear, and sugical correction.

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