I tried ped egging all the calluses off my feet one time because my skin is getting so thick and my feet hurt as well as my hands. It hurt more not having any thick skin on the bottom of my feet. I felt alot more sensitivity to pain without a little callus cushion. I hate calluses, but can't take pain while walking without at least a little bit of them on my feet. That's just my experience though. I do put alot of creams on my body including my feet to help sooth the drying skin and pain. I don't ped egg anymore. It hurts too much. I hope you can find some relief with some creams or foot bath with epsom salts. Take care.