Adult Skin Problems Slideshow Pictures Quiz: Can You Identify These Skin Conditions? Gallery of Skin Problems and Images Collection

Medical Author:

Philip A. Radovic, DPM, FACFAS

Philip A. Radovic, DPM, FACFAS

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Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Corns and Calluses Treatment

Self-Care at Home

• 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 stress 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.