Get Baby-Soft Feet Fast: 10 Shocking Callus Removal Methods Revealed!
Here are some DIY methods for callus removal:
- Aspirin Paste: Crush aspirin tablets, mix with lemon juice and water, apply as a paste, wrap, wait 10 mins, then scrape with a pumice stone (avoid if allergic to aspirin).
- Baking Soda Paste: Mix baking soda with water, apply regularly to calluses for healing.
- Tea Soak: Soak calluses in chamomile tea or water mixed with tea tree oil to dry skin.
- Cornstarch Prevention: Rub feet with cornstarch to keep them dry, prevent, and soothe calluses.
- Vinegar Wrap: Soak a cotton ball in vinegar, tape it to the callus overnight, and rub with a pumice stone.
- Pineapple Enzyme Treatment: Place pineapple peel over callus, wrap, repeat nightly. Pineapple juice can help too.
- Stale Bread Method: Soak stale bread in apple cider vinegar, tape to callus overnight, wrap with plastic wrap and sock.
- Aloe Overnight Softening: Apply aloe leaf or gel, cover with a bandage, and soften callus for filing.
- Vitamin A and E Oil: Prick vitamin capsules, apply oil to the callus before sleep until healed.
- Creams and Petroleum Jelly: Use creams with salicylic acid, urea, or ammonium lactate. Soften with petroleum jelly, wear socks or gloves for moisture sealing.
Why do calluses appear?
Calluses develop in response to skin friction, typically on hands, feet, and between fingers. They can result from:
- Instrument and Tool Use: Pressure from playing instruments or using hand tools.
- Ill-Fitting Shoes: Shoes that are too loose or tight.
- Extended High-Heel Wear: Pressure from high-heeled shoes, especially in women.
- Sockless Shoes: Friction between shoes and bare feet.
Do I need a doctor to remove them?
Self-care can often prevent callus growth once the cause is known, but medical attention may be necessary for conditions like diabetes or if home remedies are ineffective or risky.
