Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones
Topic Overview
A pumice stone can be used to remove the dead skin from a
callus or corn
. Reducing the size of the callus or corn may result in less pressure or friction and less pain.
- Soak your foot or other affected area in warm, soapy water for 5 minutes or until the skin softens.
- Wet the pumice stone.
- Rub the pumice stone on the wet callus or corn with light to medium pressure for 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin.
Use the stone daily, and rinse the stone after each use.
Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and go too deep, it can result in bleeding and infection.
If you have
diabetes
,
peripheral arterial disease
,
peripheral neuropathy
, or other conditions that cause circulatory problems or numbness, consult your doctor before trying any treatment for calluses or corns.
Credits
Current as of: July 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Barry L. Scurran, DPM, FACFAS - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Gavin W. G. Chalmers, DPM, FACFAS - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Current as of: July 2, 2020
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Barry L. Scurran, DPM, FACFAS - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery & Gavin W. G. Chalmers, DPM, FACFAS - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery