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A callus is actually pretty easy to remove. You just need the right products, regimen, and a little patience. Think of a callus like a deadbeat roommate: occasionally, they're useful as a buffer against the outside world, but mostly, you just want to get rid of them. Fortunately, it's easier to remove a callus than it is to evict a roommate. You just need the right products and regimen, and a little patience. So the next time your feet blister over and harden into a mound of thick, dead skin…we’re here for you. These pointers will have you back on your (smooth, healthy) feet in no time. Soak the callus nightly Every night, soak your foot in a bucket of warm water and baking soda—this will break down the dead skin cells and soften the callus. You can also take an Epsom salt bath , to soothe the skin as it softens. Either way, it’s important to dry the skin entirely after a soak. While the warm water helps , lingering moisture can lead to fungal infection. Slap some lactic acid ...

Corns and Calluses When your skin is under regular pressure or friction, it will protect itself with an extra layer of skin to toughen up the area. Corns form on the feet when the pressure comes from a bone rubbing up against your shoes; calluses are thickened skin that can form anywhere but are most likely to happen on the soles of your feet. Prevention is the best medicine, so pay attention to the fit of your shoes as a precaution.  To treat existing corns and calluses , soak them in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes and use a pumice stone to file away the thickened layer. Moisturize and repeat weekly as necessary. Bunions Bunions are caused when your big toe is pressed out of alignment and the bony base protrudes from your foot. Though some people’s bunions are genetic, the majority occur in women who wear narrow shoes and high heels that put pressure on this are of the foot. These shoes should be avoided to prevent bunions from forming, and  changing to properly fitted flats can ...