Soak your hands in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes
Gently rub the callused skin with a pumice stone or soft nail file
Apply a thick moisturizer or hand cream after soaking
Use a cream with urea, salicylic acid, or lactic acid if tolerated
Wear gloves to reduce friction during work or exercise
Avoid picking, cutting, or shaving the callus
Repeat gentle exfoliation a few times per week
Keep hands moisturized daily
Reduce repeated rubbing or pressure on the area
See a doctor if the callus is painful, cracked, bleeding, or infected