The treatment for corns and calluses is the same. It involves avoiding the repetitive activities that caused them. Wearing well-fitting shoes and using protective inserts can help. I will also share with you some of my aunt’s proven methods that you can try at home.
Apple vinegar
Apple vinegar Photo. Lyubimova Tatiana / Shutterstock
Most over-the-counter creams contain acid (usually salicylic) that dissolves thick skin and helps the extra layer fall off. Apple cider vinegar works similarly. Try tapping it in with a cotton pad or holding it on a rough area for a few minutes to soak in. Be careful when using any acid; try to keep it to the affected area only. If the skin becomes red, irritated or burned, discontinue use.
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Lemon
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The acid in lemons can help get rid of calluses. Before going to bed, cut off a slice of lemon peel about an inch long and the width of your finger. Place the peel over the callus, secure with a bandage, and cover with a white cotton sock overnight. Continue every night until the callus disappears.
Aspirin
An Unusual Use for Aspirin Unusual use of aspirin, photo: private archive
You can get rid of calluses naturally overnight with a painkiller. Crush five or six uncoated aspirin tablets and mix with equal parts apple cider vinegar and water. Once you have added enough to make a paste, rub it into the corn or callus, using a bandage to hold it in place. After at least ten minutes, the callus should be loose enough to be rubbed off gently with a pumice stone.
Source: Gazeta
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