Treatment of Calluses and Corns
If home remedies fail to eliminate the corns and calluses and they continue to be painful or bothersome, consult your doctor. Anyone with diabetes, loss of sensation, or poor circulation should not attempt to get rid of his/her own corns and/or calluses and seek medical attention earlier because of a higher risk for infection. A medical specialist who treats skin disorders (a dermatologist) can trim calluses and corns in office, usually without any anesthesia. A medical specialist who treats foot and ankle disorders (a podiatrist) can also perform the same treatment. In addition, a podiatrist can also perform surgeries and prescribe orthotics to eliminate mechanical friction.

Normally, corns and calluses do not require emergency attention. These conditions, however, would need a visit to the hospital's emergency department or doctor's office:

Spreading redness around the sore
Any drainage from or around the sore
Increasing pain and swelling or streaking
Fever
Change in color of fingers or toes
Signs of gangrene (tissue decay)

What Are Home Remedies for Calluses and Corns?
Place protective covering or pads over the sore to decrease friction and/or pressure on the skin until the sore heals.

Apply moisturizing agents such as lotions to dry calluses and corns. Agents with 10%/20% urea can soften the sores and make them easier to remove.

Rub sandpaper disks or pumice stone over hard thickened regions.

Avoid friction to hands or feet by using gloves or changing shoes or socks.

Soak feet or hands in warm soapy water to soften corns and calluses.

Avoid going barefoot and wearing flip flop sandals for prolonged periods.

Avoid using a shaver or blades to remove the sore, as this may cause laceration and cuts.