Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails occur when one or two corners of a nail - usually the big toe's nail - grow into the surrounding skin. They are painful, common, and surprisingly preventable. Here are some simple hints to help you avoid them:

1. As unattractive as long toenails are, you shouldn't trim your nails too short. Aggressively cut nails often becomes ingrown - be moderate when you trim your toenails, and, if necessary, cut them more regularly.
2. Keep toenails square in shape. Rounding the corners may look prettier, but this will encourage nails to grow into the surrounding tissue.
3. Don't waer toe-pinching shoes. Cramming toes into tight shoes often leads to nail problems.
4. If you do find yourself with a mild ingrown toenail, you can try to remedy it yourself. Fill up a basin or tub with warm water, add a tablespoon of salt, and soak your foot for 15 to 20 minutes. Next gently wedge a tiny bit of dry cotton, such as part of a cotton wool ball, under the ingrown corner or corners of the nail. This will need to be repeated nightly for 2-3 weeks until the nail has grown out.
5. If strong pain, swelling, redness, or infection develops around an ingrown toenail, visit your doctor - he or she will remove the ingrown portion of the nail.

If you are suffering from an ingrown toenail, soak your feet in warm water - this will help to soften the nail and the skin, making the problem nail easier to treat.

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