Callus removal

[ChrisLindsay9]

Any one have a quick, easy, preferred remedy for callus removal/maintenance? I've heard of pumice stones, salicylic acid, epsom salts, etc... I just want something that's as effective as cutting/ripping them off, but with less discomfort and lingering soreness. #-o

 

[Blacken]

Soak in warm water and use this instantly comes off works with hands as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CALLUS-CUTI...722020732?pt=US_Nail_Care&hash=item58a4cd017c

 

[BrotherIron]

You want to maintain them so they don't tear but I woudn't remove them.

 

[ChrisLindsay9]

You want to maintain them so they don't tear but I woudn't remove them.

So you would be an advocate of using a pumice stone type approach? Just file 'em down?

 

[BrotherIron]

So you would be an advocate of using a pumice stone type approach? Just file 'em down?

That's exactly what I advocate. I keep them maintained so I don't get them caught and torn but I don't remove them. I file down the edges to keep those smooth and I actually use a bar at the gym that has a HUGE knurling. It helps keep them in check. Don't removed them or your hands will get raw and don't wear gloves for anything.

 

[Lizard King]

Yeah, last thing you want to do is get your hands raw, if they are that much of a problem go with the pumice stone but do not take the whole callus off.

 

[FLEXjs]

You want to maintain them so they don't tear but I woudn't remove them.

^^^ This. I have had 2 callous tears and they hurt like fcuk and take forever to heal because they tear open again every time you lift.

I finally bought a callous file at my local drugstore and have had no problems since. It kind of looks a bit like a cheese grater on one side with a finer grit on the other (which I never use).

Looks pretty close to this:

Except I got a blue one, not pink.

I just file them down when they start to get big enough they look like they might tear.

 

[macgyver]

I cut mine off using a manicure tool like pictured below. When they get to the point where they are really getting thick I just pinch them a bit till they raise up (they will stay if it is a good callous) and flush cut them with these clippers. It leaves it nice and flat with still a good amount of callous left. I then do a few cuts around the area to even it out.

 

[Jada]

My wife hates when I touch her!

 

[Lizard King]

Except I got a blue one, not pink.

C'mon son, be honest, you know you have the pink one!!

 

[RedNeck]

I just let the gnarl on the bar rip mine down and keep them at bay

 

[uphillclimb]

Nail file after I chew off the top piece on my last 3 fingers (middle to pinky). Works fine for years.