5 Best Home Remedies for Calluses

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Callus, which is also known as callosity, is a toughened skin area that has become hard and thick due to repeated pressure or friction.

Calluses usually develop on the feet, most especially on the bottoms of your feet and the underside of your big toe. It can also develop on your fingers, hands or anywhere on the body where there is repeated friction.

Calluses on the feet are mainly caused by too much friction or dry skin on one area, such as the repeated rubbing caused by ill-fitting shoes. High-heeled shoes are the most worst offenders. Risk factors also include wearing shoes or sandals without socks or foot deformities.

5 Best Home Remedies for Calluses
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Natural Remedies for Calluses:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar, is used to treat a lot of skin diseases and is a good aid to use, to take care of your skin. This is due to the the antibacterial, acidic nature and antifungal properties present in apple cider vinegar. Also, it can help in softening your skin and speeds up the healing process.

Directions:
1. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar.
2. Tape it to your callus before going to bed.
3. Leave it on overnight.
4. Exfoliate the affected area with a pumice stone, the next morning.
5. To keep the area moisturized, you can apply some coconut or olive oil.

Not:
Repeat once daily, until the callus is gone.

2. Baking Soda

Baking soda works as a natural exfoliant, making it a perfect remedy for calluses. The crystals that are present in baking soda can help in exfoliating the hardened skin.

Directions:
1. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a basin filled with warm water.
2. Soak your feet for at least 10 minutes.
3. Wash your feet and scrub the softened skin using a pumice stone.
4. You can also massage the callus for at least a few minutes using paste that is prepared with 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water.
5. Wash the paste off, to remove the dead skin cells by rubbing gently using a pumice stone.

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3. Epsom Salt

This is one of the easiest ways to treat a foot callus, to soak the affected area in warm water combined with Epsom salt. This will help soften the area, therefore making it easier to remove the hard skin and keep your feet free from infection.

Directions:
1. Place some warm water in a tub and add a handful of Epsom salt. Then stir it thoroughly.
2. Soak your feet in this mixture for at least 10 minutes.
3. Use a pumice stone to rub the affected area using a circular motion for at least a few minutes.
4. Wash your feet with water to remove the dead skin cells.
5. Pat dry and apply a foot lotion on your feet.
6. Repeat this remedy as needed or until the callus completely heals.

4. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is one of the best natural remedy that can help in removing calluses on feet. The citric acid that are present in lemon can help in removing the calluses.

Also, it will reduce the level of discomfort that is caused due to calluses on your feet.

Directions:
1. Put lemon peel over the callus.
2. To keep the peel in position, use a bandage.
3. Keep it on overnight and open it in the morning.

Not:
1. Repeat this process for few days to get best results.

5. Warm Water

Warm water can help in maintaining a good and healthy feet, minus the calluses. Individuals who are suffering from calluses on their feet can apply warm water to get rid of those unwanted calluses.

Directions:
1. Take some warm water and soak your feet into it.
2. Soak your feet for about 15 minutes, so the warm water will soften your calluses and help to get rid of it.

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