How to prevent and treat callus?

A CALLUS is a patch of thickened, hardened epidermis, caused by long continued pressure or friction. It is uncommon for a callus to be painful, or even to cause marked discomfort. For a permanent cure, the cuase must of course be removed.

HOW TO REMOVE AND PREVENT CALLUS?

1.   As far as possible, relieve the affected area from pressure or friction.

2.   At bedtime, apply a bit of the following mixture to affected area only and cover with adhesive:
                                       Salicylic acid                        3
                                       Lactic acid                           3
                                       Flexible collodion q.s. ad    15

     An alternative is to apply small pads of cotton or gauze that jhave been dipped in 40 percent salicylic acid.
     CAUTION: Salicylic acid must not be used for a diabetic patient.

3.   In the morning remove the adhesive and scrape off the softened skin tissue.

4.   Continue (2) and (3) until the callus has been reduced to the thickness of normal skin.