When I started to learn to play, after every practice session - which usually only ended because my fingers were sore - I would get a couple of ice cubes, wrap them in a paper towel, and press my fingers against that. Soon the cold would numb my fingertips and take the sting away. Then I'd go to bed or lay off the guitar for a few hours, then do the whole thing again later or the next day.
I also used a Qtip to put rubbing alcohol on my finger tips every day. I have no idea if if did speed up the development if the callouses, but it didn't fo any harm.
Good luck,
Rc
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