Ingrown nails are a painful and unpleasant condition. It is a condition where the nail grows into the skin. This can cause swelling and redness.
Ingrown nails can present minor discomfort and inflammation. It can affect any nail. However, most of the time, it affects the great toe.
Treatments are available for ingrown toenails. This includes surgical and self-care treatments. Here are a few self-care treatments below:
Ingrown Nail Remedy #1
Soak the nails in warm water, with Epsom salt. Soak the nails up to fifteen minutes. This will help relieve or soothe the pain. It will also help heal the infection.
Ingrown Nail Remedy #2
The nail can sometimes break the skin. If so, apply Neosporin to it. It will help prevent the skin from becoming infected.
Ingrown Nail Remedy #3
Be sure to wear shoes that won’t put pressure on the nail. It is best to wear shoes made of soft fabrics. Make sure it is a wide toe shoe or wear sandals. Don’t wear shoes that pinch the toes.
Ingrown Nail Remedy #4
Wrap the ingrown nail with a band aid. Make sure the band aid is tight around your toe. Don’t put it too tight because it can affect circulation.
Ingrown Nail Remedy #5
You can clip the nail short enough, so that it can be properly exposed. Consider cutting a small ‘V’ in the center of the nail bed. This will cause the nail to grow straight.
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