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Callus on the heel is caused due to constant pressure or friction produced by foot bone and the foot skin. Wearing ill fitting or uncomfortable shoes may also cause calluses.
Heel calluses cause a lot of pain if they crack. They may bleed and become infected.
Home remedies to remove callus on heels
By using simple home remedies you can remove callus on the heels. Some of the effective home remedies to remove callus on heels are being given here.
- Soaking the foot in warm water helps to reduce callus size and softening the skin. So soak your feet daily for 15-20 minutes in warm water. You can use soft towel to dry your feet.
- You can use
pumice stone
for rubbing on the heel which helps to remove the dead skin.This is a good home remedy for removing callus on heels.
- Applying
raw papaya juice
½ tsp on the callus 3 times daily also helps in treating callus on heels.
- Never allow the callus to get dry and cracked . Apply
lotion or creams
regularly to moisturize them.
- Fresh
lemon slice
tied on the callus area for the whole night helps in treating callus on the feet. This is another good home remedy for callus on heels.
- Wear thick soled and
comfortable footwear
to lessen the pressure on the callus.
- Half tsp of
green figs
milky juice should be rubbed on the callus 2-3 times per day. This is an effective natural remedy for callus on heels.
-
Castor oil
can be rubbed on the callus for getting relief. This is a simple home remedy for heel calluses.
- Applying
moisturizers
regularly prevents the formation of new calluses.
Tips-therapy: Tips for your wellness
- Wear proper fitting shoes. Good padding shoes reduce the pressure and prevent callus formation.
- Wash your feet daily.
- Diabetics should consult a doctor if their callus is bleeding.
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