Calluses can be eliminated with warm water baths and pumice or using exfoliating remedies to remove calluses such as Gets-it, Kalloplast or Calotrat that moisturize and facilitate peeling of the skin, facilitating the removal of calluses.
Calluses are a hard region that forms on the top layer of the skin, which becomes thick, rigid and thick, arising in response to the constant friction to which this region is subjected. Although calluses are more common on the feet, they can also appear in other regions of the body such as hands or elbows, or in other regions exposed to repeated friction.
Eliminate corns with warm water bath and pumice
Bathing with warm water is a technique widely used to soften thick, rigid skin from calluses, which facilitates its removal. For this, it is necessary to place the callus area in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes, so that the skin softens and becomes softer. After that time, you should dry the area with a towel and apply pumice to remove dead skin.
Despite the habit of cutting the callus with sharp objects such as a blade or scissors, this is not recommended due to the risk of cuts or wounds being caused. In these cases, when pumice removal is not enough, it is recommended to consult the Podiatrist, who will assess the situation and proceed with the extraction of the callus.
Exfoliating Remedies to Remove Calluses
There are some products with Exfoliating action indicated to remove corns, which contain Salicylic Acid, Lactic acid or Urea in their composition. These products work by breaking the layers of thick skin and hydrating the dry and rough skin of these regions, which facilitates the removal of calluses. The effect of these products is not immediate, it is necessary to maintain the treatment for a few days, and some examples of these products are:
- Ureadin 20%: it is indicated to soften the thick, rigid and thick skin of the callus, hydrating the dry and rough skin of these regions. Ureadin facilitates the removal of calluses and to use this product just apply the ointment evenly over the region to be treated, 2 to 3 times a day. The treatment must be repeated daily, until the callus begins to loosen. Gets-it: it is indicated for the treatment and removal of corns, calluses, common warts and acne. Gets-it can be used in the form of a cream, lotion, ointment or gel and to apply just pass the product over the region to be treated, every 12 hours or every 48 hours, for 12 to 14 consecutive days of treatment. Kalloplast: it is indicated to soften the calluses locally, which facilitates the peeling of the skin and the removal of the callus. To use this product, just apply a few drops of the solution on the callus, letting it dry for a few minutes and the application must be repeated daily until the callus starts to loosen. Calotrat: contains salicylic acid and lactic acid in its composition, being indicated to relieve pain and remove corns, calluses and warts. To use Calotrat, simply wash and dry the area to be treated, then apply the product evenly. The treatment must be repeated 1 to 2 times a day and must be maintained until the callus begins to loosen. Curitybina: with salicylic acid in its composition, it facilitates the peeling of the skin, which helps in the removal of corns and warts. To use this product, it is necessary to wash and dry the area to be treated, then apply the product. Treatment should be repeated 1 to 2 times a day for 14 days of treatment.
The ideal is to prevent the appearance of calluses, and for that you must ensure that the most problematic regions remain well hydrated, and tight, uncomfortable and stiff shoes should be avoided.
