First, when not in the gym, keep your hands clean. Calisuses that split open can become infected. My hands were rough and calused from rowing each morning along the river. The wooden oar would pull and pull. In college, the horse and bar both pulled at my hands at the base of my fingers. As a rock climber, my hands become scraped now and then. Avoiding infection is top priority because it will stop your routine dramatically.
Second, you develop a calus because of friction that is "cooking" your skin into a tougher, flat pad. This friction is almost unavoidable, because it's also what gives you grip. A bit more chalk may allow for some slip, but of couse don't lose your grip.
That said, you may simply need to give your hands some time to heal. Like a pair of shoes, your skin will adjust to the wear they encounter. If you want to see the most incredible example of this, ask a commercial sailor/fisherman. Their hands are like gnarled rocks. If possible, just wait an extra day and do a workout that doesn't involve hands. When not on the bar, I went diving or did floor routines. It's not the same, but it'll give you a nice workout while you wait.How to fix hand calisus/rips from gymnastic bars?
Don't do anything to them unless they are very painful. If you just don't want them there, then don't mess with them. There is nothing to make them go away, and they will keep coming until you get used to it. Your skin adjusts, and eventually those calluses will help you on the bars, when they aren't so painful. BUT, for now, soak your hand in some warm water and rub it will pumice stone to get off the skin (its dead). Don't cut or peel the calluses off, that makes it worse and hurts so much. Hope your hands feel better eventually, you may want to find some grips that fit properly. Good luck!
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