Remedies for Calluses on Feet

Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

I'm looking for a good home remedy for calloused feet. I've tried so many things on the market, but continuously have this problem.

Donna Marie

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RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

When mine are really bad, I go to bed with vaseline on my feet and socks. I wear socks everyday instead of sheer nylon type socks/hose and slacks so I don't need the sheer. Hope this helps. (02/02/2005)

By Maryanne

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

There are several things you can do to get rid of callouses. Wear the right size shoe, for one thing. A remedy I like is, rub your feet with petroleum jelly or vegetable shortening, very thick. Then, put a clean plastic bag, such a a breadsack, on your feet and wear them for a couple of hours. You can also do the petroleum jelly/shortening routine at bedtime and roll on a pair of socks and sleep in them. Aunt Sharon from Texas (02/02/2005)

By Aunt Sharon from Texas

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

Corn huskers lotion is very good and inexpensive about $2 at your local retailer plus I use a callous shaver(also sold at your local retailer) as i have several on each foot. this seems to help a lot. my podiatrist also recommends diabetic insoles to help keep them form getting really bad (02/02/2005)

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Calloused feet are often related to diet. Try decreasing refined starches (white flour) and sugars and increasing vegetables in your diet. It takes time to build up the callouses and it will take time to decrease them as well but it won't work unless you make a serious change in diet and stick to it.

I used to have horrible allergies. My feet were also prone to thick calloused area, especially around the edge of the heel. When I changed my diet for the allergies, decreasing the total load in my diet, my allergies became nearly non-existent. I also experienced the bonus of soft uncalloused skin developing on my feet. (02/03/2005)

By Rene

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I have tried "everything" to rid my feet of callouses for the last 35 years . Just recently I saw a commercial on TV declaring that a certain anti fungal cream could cure chronic callouses that are caused by fungus. I had nothing to lose so I tried a generic anti fungal foot cream and guess what? It worked! I realize not everybody who has callouses has a fungal problem but it is worth a try and inexpensive. (09/18/2006)

By Rhonda.

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Hit Mexico for a week. The sun, the sand and the salt will temporarily cure your condition. You should be callouse free for a month or so afterwards. (05/14/2007)

By lukas

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I soak my feet in epson salts and fairly warm water till the water cools and then rub my feet with a towel which removes a lot of the dead skin. Then I put Vaseline on the callouses and pull on a pair of cotton socks for bed. After a few treatments the callouses are gone and my feet don't burn either. This is very soothing for all the little bones and muscles in your feet. I was a mailman for 30+ years and walked all day. After a few treatments you'll find that the callouses are reduced and your feet don't bother you as much during the day. (05/16/2007)

By raster44

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A good pedicurist (I don't mean a podiatrist!) should be able to remove all callouses. You will be able to walk pain free again. At least till your next pedicure. INVEST IN GOOD SHOES! (08/11/2007)

By Sandra

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After a nice hot shower where you have left the drain closed, all the calloused skin softens. After removing what you can with a towel, use a pumice stone and gently remove all you comfortably can. Use vicks afterwards all over your feet, and heels, and in between toes, it will prevent future callouses from developing, and soften your feet. If in case they come back after regular use of vicks vapo rub, repeat tx. PS apply vicks to toenail fungus and within six months you will see new nail bed growth that is free from fungal infection. (12/19/2007)

By Robin

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

I like to use LouAna Coconut Oil. It is like a shortening in the oil aisle. It is smaller than the Crisco container. I also use shortening and have tried the Vick's also. The coconut oil works the best for me! (03/20/2008)

By Mickelle

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Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

I have some callouses on the side of my foot and underneath and on my toes. I have more than six years having the same problem. I tried to soak my feet and removing them but they keep coming back. Sometimes when I put on closed shoes they become white. I'm too shy to show my foot. What can I do? I have tried sally hensen product, no use. What can help me to renew my skin?

Charity

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RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

If you have callouses the cause is improper fitting shoes. The foot rub against high areas on the shoes and the skin forms hard spots that with constant rubbing turn into callouses. You could try the home remedies given by other posters or see a podiatrist who deal with these problems. (08/01/2008)

By Harry

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I recently bought a Ped Egg (or maybe pedi egg). It's one of those as seen on TV items but they sell it at Walmart, the grocery store, even Bed, Bath and Beyond. It's worked wonders for removing my callouses. However, I know mine are caused from not wearing shoes in the summer and not from a dietary problem, fungus, or other medical issue. (08/01/2008)

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I've had thick Calluses all my life. Was once told by doctor it was hereditary and my father had the same problem. I got a PED EGG from Walmart too and I love it! My feet have never been as soft and callous free as they are now. I'm glad they have refills for them too. I've never had any other issues with my feet except for the calluses. (08/01/2008)

By Kreatvmuzk1111

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This link will reveal a type of whetstone used to remove calluses on feet and is low cost to purchase. Good luck. http://www.naturalwhetstone.com/productssharpening3.htm (08/01/2008)

By Lorelei

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I have good luck rubbing my callouses when my feet are dry. I just use an inexpensive callous remover purchased from the drug store. Using this on my feet when they were dry was much more effective than after a shower when the callouses were soft. Be careful not to take off too much or your feet will be too tender. I get callouses from going barefoot or in sandals in the summer time. (08/03/2008)

By louel53

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I always wear quality well fitting shoes because I can't stand to be uncomfortable. I have calluses anyway. Sometimes the callus on the ball of my foot (I don't wear high heels either) gets so thick that where it meets the soft skin it develops a crack that is very painful. Soaking my feet is a must, and using a foot file. Any kind you like will do. The best cream I have found, and I have used many, is Avon's Intensive Callus Cream. Use this every night and your feet will improve rapidly. BUT, you have to use it every night! It works better than other brands, better than Vaseline, and better than Bag Balm. It tends to be a seasonable product. So I stock up during the summer so that I have it year round. (08/04/2008)

By Lynn Beth

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

Mexico for a week made my calloused feet look like a gorilla's feet. The ONLY solution to calloused feet is to smear them with honey, real honey, wrap in plastic, put on socks and sleep all night. Wash off in the am and you have beautiful feet. (08/13/2008)

By Gail

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Home Remedy For Foot Calluses

I have calluses and corns in many areas on the soles of both my feet. I am looking for a home remedy to cure me of this problem and to prevent further calluses.

Michael

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RE: Home Remedy For Foot Callouses

I can also get callouses, but here's how I prevent them: Do this at least once a week whenever you bathe or shower. Do it towards the end of your bath or shower when the skin on your feet is the softest, because it is saturated with water. Just take your finger nails and rake them (fairly firmly) over the bottoms and sides of your feet to scrape off the dead skin. You'll need to press fairly firmly to get down under the wet softened skin. If you have no finger nails, a butter knife will also work. You only need to do this once a week, but if you do it every time you bathe, it will be easier and more effective. I'm always amazed at how much old dead skin comes off. This may sound too easy to actually work, but it works for me and now my feet are as soft as can be with absolutely no callouses.

You can also take plain table sugar or salt and use this to scrub your feet. This will exfoliate all of that old dead skin that builds up on your feet. When I see those TV commercials for the "Ped Egg" I always think "Why don't they just use their fingernails or sugar to take off the layers of callouses when the skin is soft, wet, and saturated, instead of scraping it off when the feet are dry and the callouses are already hard?". (08/15/2008)

By Cyinda

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Far cheaper than the overhyped Ped Egg and far more effective than foot files, just buy a cheap 99-cent emery board at your local drug store. Works better than anything I've ever tried! (08/15/2008)

By WildIrish

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I like to use Flexitol Foot Balm. Follow the directions and it will slowly moisten the cracks and keep it smooth if used when needed to maintain the soft skin. Once in a while I need a boost from a good foot file (emery board for feet). Doing it while dry first, gently, then while showering when the skin is soft is helpful. I then use Flexitol Heel Balm after showering, putting on cotton socks so as not to slip with the moistened feet. You can find it at Walmart. Good luck with the healing. (08/17/2008)

By Dollparts

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I use Vicks for fungal infections under my toenails and just started smearing it all over my feet. It refreshes them, too, but I noticed it softened up the callouses as well. (08/19/2008)

By Joyce

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I use a product called "Udderly Smooth Udder Cream". I'm always amazed at how much softer my feet are in the morning after even just one application. I get it mine at WalMart, but I've also gotten it online at drugstore.com. Yes, it really is what the farmers use on their cow's udders. (08/23/2008)

By Bette

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I use the Ped Egg after a shower then wipe 2% salicylic acid on my feet in the form of acne pads. Coat your feet with Vaseline to keep the salicylic acid moist. Wear socks to bed and use this for four days to see an obvious difference. (12/05/2008)

By Dana

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Calluses

Apply Dr. Miracle's Hot Grow Hair Grease. Apply to callous and feet, after bath/shower and before bed. (12/31/2008)

By Claudia

RE: Home Remedy For Foot Calluses

Go to Wal-mart and get some Johnson's Foot Soap. This will work. I use one pack for each foot, and it makes my whole foot soft for weeks. I also use this on my elbows. It said on the box you can bathe in it. It's in an orange and white box. It's really good stuff. I have really cracked heels and this does the trick. Oh yea, and after that you might want to try putting Emu oil on it instead of lotion. (01/13/2009)

By Nee

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Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses

My feet get calloused in the summer. I have found that the best solution is a medium grit sanding sponge that you purchase in the hardware or home improvement store. It molds to your foot and works especially well on heels. And best of all, the last one I bought was only $1.88! Try it, you will like it!

By Elaine from Iowa

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RE: Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses

What grit do you use? I had this idea ever since I saw the info commercial for that Smooth Away "hair removing and exfoliating" gadget they sell. It looks like a soft piece of sandpaper to me. Thanks (07/14/2009)

By pogrl06

RE: Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses

I use a medium grade but use whatever grade you want according to how rough your callouses are. (07/15/2009)

By Laniegirl

RE: Sanding Sponge for Foot Callouses

I find that sanding off the callouses when your feet are dry is the best thing. I used to do it after my shower or bath, but it is much more effective before. I use a small scraper from the drug store, never wears out. (07/15/2009)

By louel53