Is there a way to get rid of calluses on the feet once they have developed? Can seeing a podiatrist provide benefit? — R. ANSWER: A callus is a localized thickening of the skin, and it is caused by ...

Since sandal season is still months away, now is the perfect time to address any calluses — new or recurring — that you might have on your feet. While calluses typically don’t create medical issues, ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For many, sandal season is approaching, which means it’s time to ...

A callus is a hard, thickened patch of skin that develops due to repeated friction or pressure, most often on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. It differs a corn which is an inward growth ...

A plantar callus can form on the bottom your foot because of frequent friction and pressure. Soaking your foot in warm water and applying moisturizer or inserting shoe pads can help, but you may want ...

For most of our 200,000 years of existence as a species, humans have walked the planet barefoot. It’s only in the last 40,000 years that shoes have come into style. We evolved to feel the ground under ...