Calluses and corns are thickened area of the skin and can occur anywhere in the body. It is largely found on your feet and in between the toes. Calluses are formed due to repeated friction caused on particular area of the skin. Your body prepares a thick layer of skin on any area of bruises as a matter of protective mechanism. Dead cells get accumulated on the weak area of bruises or injury forming a thick hard coating.
Calluses and corns can cause discomfort and pain on the affected area. Sometimes the sweat gets trapped inside the skin layers forming a soft core inside a hard covering. In medical terms calluses is known as hyperkeratoses and cons as helomas. Thick patches on the skin, bumps or blisters on the skin and flaky dry skin are some of the symptoms of calluses and cons. It can cause pain, discomfort and tenderness on the skin. Some people can feel the pain as though a pebble or small stone is trapped between the toes. Medically it can be treated with creams, lotions and by plucking.
Some of the home remedies available for removing calluses and cons are given below :-
1. Pumice Stone
Pumice stone is effective in removing dead cells of the skin. You have to gently apply pressure on the affected area to scrape away the dead cells. You can do this after soaking the feet in warm water for few minutes. The skin would be very soft when it is wet and hence you can easily scrape off the dead layer of the skin. Be patient and repeat this process daily for few minutes. The entire callus cannot be removed in one session since it is very thick and hardened part of the skin.
2. Emery Board
Alternatively, you can use the emery board for removing soft corns. You can use emery board to remove calluses and corns between the toes. Remember to scrape off the skin layer after taking bath each day so that dead cells can be removed.