SUNDAY, April 24, 2016 -- Corns and calluses form due to friction or pressure on the skin, and there are a number of ways to treat these often unsightly areas, an expert says. "Calluses can develop ...

Calluses are hardened, thickened patches of dead skin that form on the hands or feet. They form as a physical response to repeated friction and pressure. They’re usually flat and do not contain a ...

Tissues on your finger can build up and harden as a response to certain skin injuries and conditions. You can manage many cases of hard fingertips at home, but some may warrant a trip to the doctor.

If you’re, say, an Olympic gymnast or a dedicated guitarist, you’re probably very proud of your hard-earned calluses. But for the rest of us mere mortals, those hardened layers of skin can be painful ...