10 Ways to Treat an Ingrown Nail

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Ingrown nails can be painful, irritating, and flat out unsightly, if you have developed one, there are a few ways you can get rid of it.

Soak. Try doing a foot soak that includes warm salt water. You may do this for about fifteen minutes and repeat a few times a day. This should help with both the swelling and soreness. Once complete make sure to thoroughly dry the feet.

Dry. Again keep the feet as dry as you possibly can, with the exception of the soak periods.
Pain reliever. You can take an ibuprofen or any other over the counter pain reliever to help.
Pulling the skin, gently. Carefully you may attempt to separate the skin from the ingrown nail pushing it away from each other. You can do so using a nail instrument such as a nail file or another small instrument.
Cotton. You may also want to try putting cotton in between the space of the skin and the ingrown to also help separate the two parts.

Antibiotic ointment. To prevent an infection you can also rub antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
Bandaid. Covering up the area with a bandaid or bandage can help offer a cushioned protection.

Proper footwear. Your shoes can be worsening the problem or even the reason for the problem. Make sure to wear shoes that are roomy and are made of soft fabrics. Sandals are a good alternative as well.

Inspection. Checking your nails for infection can help prevent one or help in treating one in its earlier stages. Look out for signs of redness, swelling, pus, and/or pain.

Doctor. Lastly, if your symptoms have not decreased or gone away, you should definitely see a podiatrist.

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Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is one of the countless infections that people could suffer from. Some people who have nail fungus end up having it for years, or even for the rest of their lives. Sometimes this is because they don’t think they can get rid of it. Other times it’s because they just try one toenail fungus treatment and decide to give up after it doesn’t work. While it is true that in some cases toenail fungus is very difficult to treat, it is not impossible.

Most people that have contracted the fungus in the past and have successfully treated their outbreak think they are cured for good. But unfortunately, that is not how the world works. Much like the common cold, you can reinfect yourself. If you revert back to your old ways, or don’t follow up with proper post treatment care, you CAN and most likely WILL catch the fungus again. What’s worse is that because you had already contracted the fungus in the past, you are even more susceptible to the fungus in the future.

Most people think that nail fungus is like the chicken pox, once you get it you can’t get it ever again. And sadly that just isn’t true. You must always practice safe foot care, and always be wary when walking barefoot in public!

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Astoria, NY 11102
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