How to get rid of ingrown toenails

Onychocryptosis (ingrown nail) is unpleasant and, unfortunately, a very common condition in which the nail plate grow into the skin of a finger. This leads to the development of the inflammatory process which is accompanied by severe pain when walking. To quickly get rid of the agonizing pain and prevent the occurrence of undesirable consequences, it is necessary to proceed immediately to treatment.

You will need

- baking soda;
- potassium permanganate;
- a piece of thick paper;
- pedicure tweezers;
- Ichthyol ointment;
- the bandage;
- plastic bag;
- aloe leaf.

Instruction

At the early stages when the nail is not strongly rooted, 3 times a day for 10-15 minutes take warm baths with a solution of baking soda and potassium permanganate. They will help to soften the tissue of a finger and bring the corners of ingrowing of the nail. Move the pieces of thick paper and fixed with a bandage, leave overnight.

Then about halfway on the projecting edge of the nail small incision with the help of pedicure tweezers. These incisions are recommended to do during each cutting nails. This will help to restore the curvature and flexibility, and prevent ingrown into the skin.

If the ingrown nail has caused the appearance of pus, the treatment is necessary to apply a healing ointment. Take a piece of the bandage and fold it several times. Apply a small amount of Ichthyol ointment, it will draw the pus and prevent infection. Wrap your finger with a bandage, and the top plastic bag. Wear socks to dressing better and kept the leg. Do this process before bed and in the morning, untie the bandage, carefully cut the edge of the nail and make a second dressing.

To cure the ingrown nail, you can use the recipe for traditional medicine. Take an aloe leaf and peel it from the top of the skin. Apply to the sore area of your finger and tie a bandage. When the pain subsides, cut the edge of the nail and repeat the process again.

The most correct will appeal to the surgeon. He removes the nail, cleans the finger of pus and process it painkillers. After the nail is removed, you will need daily to go on bandagings, which are held until full recovery and regrowth of new nail plate.

Note

Being in public places, such as a sauna or pool, always wear flip-flops or Slippers.

Properly make your pedicure or trim the edges of your nails too much.

Useful advice

To prevent ingrowth of the nail, as often as you can do foot baths with salt or medication, wash your feet soap and be sure to apply a nourishing cream.

Try to wear breathable airy shoes and walk home barefoot.

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