A callus may not be painful. When it becomes painful, treatment is required. Corns generally occur on the toes and balls of the feet.
Calluses occur on the feet, hands, and any other part of the skin where friction is present.
Usually painful HOME CARE Section 5 of 13 Place protective covering or bandages over the sore to decrease friction on the skin until the sore heals. Apply moisturizing agents such as lotions to dry calluses and corns. 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.