Editor’s note: Qiao Fei’er, 18, began taking closeup photos of students’ middle fingers at her high school in Xi’an, the capital of China’s northwestern Shaanxi province. Rather than a statement of ...

Max Scherzer gave the proverbial middle finger to the callus on his thumb. As expected from a three-time Cy Young award winner, Scherzer figured out a way to overcome adversity and pitched six ...

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Key Takeaways A callus is a hard and thick patch of skin caused by friction or pressure, often on hands or feet.Calluses can be treated with salicylic acid, a ...

Ever looked at the bottom of your foot and noticed a dry patch or realized specific areas of your feet hurt? Chances are, you have a callous, and they can be a big bump in the road to smooth feet. “A ...

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 ...

While not always a cause for concern, corns and calluses may need to be removed if they’re causing persistent pain, says Nicole Nicolosi, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon in the Orthopedic Institute at ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Now that we’re well into spring and it is finally getting ...

Sandal season is here! And with it sometimes comes the unwelcome reveal of dry, rough patches on our hands and feet – otherwise known as calluses. These thickened areas of skin, while a natural ...