A callus is basically an area of thickened skin that develops as a response to repeated pressure, irritation, or friction. Calluses on the feet may be common, but that doesn´t make them any less irritating. The thick lesions usually develop under bony pressure points on the feet. In order to prevent the formation of calluses on your feet, we would highly advise you to wear shoes that accommodate your foot shape properly. Although calluses mostly appear on the feet, extra pressure and friction can also cause calluses on the hands. Calluses are generally pale or yellowish in color and they feel lumpy to the touch.

So, the question arises—how do you treat foot callus?


The most ideal way to treat a callus is to have it treated by a podiatrist. However, if you can´t afford a visit to the doctor or don´t have the time to do so, you can use various products and removal tools to treat foot callus. For instance, you can easily use Vaseline to soften callused skin. After you take a bath, you should apply petroleum jelly such as Vaseline to help lock all the water and moisture within the skin. Then, you should cover the area with a Band-Aid or a plastic wrap and leave it overnight. Keep repeating this until the callus goes away.

If the callus becomes very inflamed or painful, it is in your best interest to seek medical service.

Foot callus removing

However, if you are looking for quick-fix solutions, we have listed five of the best foot callus removal tools. Have a look! 🙂

Electric Foot Callus Remover by Care Me

 

Although this electric callus remover is priced rather exorbitantly, there´s no denying its effectiveness. This particular product is rechargeable and waterproof. Hence, it can be used in the shower. It also helps that it comes with a coarse and extra-coarse roller. We also like the fact that the remover is quite gentle on the feet.

Microplane Colossal Pedicure Rasp

 

This professional callus remover tool is well-capable of taking out the toughest of calluses with little to no effort. This product is intended to be used on dry feet. Hence, there is no need for the user to soak his/her feet for a while before using it. However, you should know that the rasp has sharp edges and cut into live skin easily. Therefore, users have to use it with precaution.

Tweezerman Safety Slide with Rasp

 

As its name suggests, Tweezerman can easily slice away calluses with its wide blade. This product is one of the best callus removers for feet. It can be used on both dry and wet skin. You should use this product with caution as the blade can easily cut your feet.

Emjoi Micro-Pedi Power

 

If you are not comfortable with using a blade remover on your feet, you should try the Emjoi Micro-Pedi Power. You can bank of the effectiveness of this product as it doesn´t require much pressure to even remove tough calluses. This product doesn´t need recharging as it is corded.

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