Hard, thick skin on the feet is a typical physical change; nonetheless, it often develops silently and gradually, so people do not notice it until they feel discomfort. The soles receive an enormous ...

Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, new research suggests. The microbiome, or the collection of microbes living on and in the human body, ...

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 ...