Alternative Therapies

When the skin thickens or hardens then callus is formed. Pressure on skin or friction between skin are the causes of calluses. Callus on hands can be painful if they crack or start to bleed.

But calluses can be treated at home using aloe vera, lemon or papaya juice. So these natural remedies for calluses can be beneficial for you.

Home Remedies to remove callus on hands

Some of the most simple and effective home remedies to remove callus on hands are being given here.

• Moisturizing cream to treat callus : Soften the callus by rubbing the hands with a moisturizing cream. You can wear gloves to protect the skin moisture.
• Soak your hands in warm water for 15-20 minutes daily. This helps to reduce the callus size and soften the skin. This is a simple home remedy for treating callus on hands.
• Aloe Vera for callus cure: Aloe vera is a natural healer. Applying Aloe Vera gel on the callus on hands helps a lot. It is a good natural remedy for treating callus on hands.
• Pumice stone for callus removal : Rubbing the affected skin with pumice stone helps a lot as the outer skin is removed. This is a beneficial remedy for callus on hands.
• Papaya juice for healing callus : Applying ½ tsp raw papaya juice on the callus on the hands three times daily helps in treating the callus on hands.
• Fresh lemon slice tied on the callus area for the whole night helps in treating the callus on hands.
• Avoid wearing gloves on a regular basis as there is more friction or pressure. But when you do laborious work then you can wear gloves.