Ingrown Toe Nails - Natural Cures And Remedies

An ingrown toenail can be extremely painful. The condition usually occurs on the big toes, when the edges of the nail press on either side of the toe digging into the soft flesh. The sharp nail pressing against the skin causes inflammation on the spot that can cause swelling and excruciating pain.

The most common causes for this condition are improper clipping of toe nails, completely neglecting toe nails and wearing closed tight fitting shoes. The toes get unduly compressed when shoes are tight fitting. With the toes compressed the nails on the toes begin pushing against the tender flesh. Continued use of tight fitting shoes aggravates the condition and can cause an infected ingrown toenail. At this point it may become essential to seek medical attention. However, there are several home remedies that can effectively cure the condition without having to see a doctor.

Discussed here is an easy way of how to fix an ingrown toenail at home. Soak the foot with the infected nail in a tub of warm water to which an antiseptic lotion has been added for around ½ hour. This will make the nail supple and soften the flesh that would have hardened around it. Once this is done gently lift the nail using a pair of pincers or a blunt pair of scissors and place a tiny tuft of cotton wool between the nail and the flesh. Replace the cotton every day and use a slightly larger tuft of cotton each time. Doing this helps in shifting the nail away from the flesh and pushes it to grow properly.

Prevention is better than cure and the best way to avoid the condition is by trimming the toe nails straight across. Shoes you wear should be comfortable, with ample room in the front for your toes to able to wriggle. When at home, walk around bare feet.

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