- 1. Dip the callus in warm water
- 2. Rub the callus with the pumice
- 3. Apply moisturizing cream to the region
- 4. Put a band-aid on the callus
- 5. Wear comfortable socks and shoes that do not tighten
The callus treatment can be done at home, through the adoption of some simple measures such as rubbing the callus with the pumice stone and avoid wearing tight shoes and socks, for example.
However, if you have diabetes or poor blood circulation, it is very important to consult a podiatrist before treating the callus at home, due to the risk of infection.
To treat calluses at home, the following ritual should be followed:
1. Dip the callus in warm water
The warm water softens the callus, making it easier to remove the thickened skin that forms the callus. In this way, one should fill a basin with warm water and immerse the body region with the callus, such as the foot or hand, for example, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Rub the callus with the pumice
After 10 or 15 minutes with the body region dipped in warm water, rub the callus with a pumice stone or sandpaper, if it is small, to remove the thick layer of skin that has formed.
You should not use a sharp object to rub the callus, as it can cut the skin and cause an infection.
3. Apply moisturizing cream to the region
After rubbing the callus with the pumice, apply a moisturizing cream on the body area with the callus to help keep the skin soft, in order to make the skin layer over the callus less thick.
4. Put a band-aid on the callus
Applying a pad-like callus band-aid , which can be purchased at pharmacies, or a gauze pad with an adhesive helps to protect the area where the callus developed, so as not to increase its size and to thicken further the callus. In addition to band-aid , there are also remedies in the form of lotion, ointment or gel that have an exfoliating action and help in the removal of corns. Know what remedies you can use to get rid of the calluses.
The use of band-aids suitable for corns should be done with caution, as there are some that contain substances such as salicylic acid, which can irritate healthy skin and cause infections, especially in diabetics or people with poor blood circulation, for example.
5. Wear comfortable socks and shoes that do not tighten
Comfortable socks and shoes should be worn that do not tighten until the callus disappears, as tight shoes and socks thicken the skin, forming new calluses or increasing the size of already formed calluses.
It is not recommended to open a callus because of the risk of infection and bleeding, which is especially dangerous in case of diabetes. In addition, if the callus does not come out in about 1 week, it is recommended to consult a podiatrist or doctor to guide the best treatment, which may involve the use of topical remedies.
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