How to Fix Ingrown Toenails
There are options for home treatments to fix an ingrown toenail. All of us have probably had an ingrown toenail at one point or another. If you've ever had one surgically corrected, you know how painful that treatment option is. Here are some natural and non-painful cures to fix an ingrown toenail.
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Things You'll Need
- hydrogen peroxide
- epson salt
- warm water
- ibuprofen
- dry socks
- comfortable shoes
- sandals
Instructions
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The most common cause of an ingrown toenail is cutting the nail too short on the sides or tapering the sides of the nail. This encourages the sides of the nail to then grow into the skin. The most ideal way to cut a toenail is straight across.
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The other most common way to get an infected toenail is by wearing shoes that are too tight or too small. The trauma of the nail bumping against the shoe then causes the nail to get infected.
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Treat the toenail as soon as you notice any pain and/or swelling. Fast treatment can go a long way in prevention of the infection getting worse. Soak the afflicted toe in warm water and baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide several times a day. Dry feet and put on dry socks.
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Wear comfortable shoes and even flip flops or sandals if possible. Monitor the toe to make sure it's not getting worse.
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Take ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain.
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Look in stores or online for a fantastic product that I swear by called NailEase. It works immediately to relieve pain and pressure by glueing a thin piece of metal across the toenail, which then gently lifts the sides of the toenail and forces it to grown forward. I found this to be a miracle and permanent cure for any ingrown toenails.
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Tips & Warnings
You might have to carefully lift the edge of the ingrown toenail stuff in a bit of cotton or waxed dental floss between the nail and skin. Change the packing every day.
If you are diabetic, see your doctor immediately
