There are women who have repeatedly encountered the problem of an ingrown toenail caused by a genetic predisposition, non-compliance with the rules for performing a pedicure, improper selection of shoes, the presence of fungal diseases, as well as overweight or flat feet. As a result, it is necessary to carry out constant nail care, and if there is an ingrown nail, remove it at home at the earliest stage (until the inflammatory process begins).
It is necessary
- - baking soda;
- - furacilin;
- - potassium permanganate;
- - tea mushroom;
- - fir oil;
- - sharp scissors;
- - alcohol;
- - Vishnevsky ointment;
- - cotton wool.
Instructions
Step 1
First, replace the narrow, squeezing foot with a more comfortable one (wide or open forefoot), thereby relieving pressure on your toes.
Step 2
Soften your nails before removing. To do this, make a foot bath for about a quarter of an hour by adding baking soda, furacilin or a little potassium permanganate to a bowl of warm water. This procedure will also disinfect your fingers and reduce inflammation.
Step 3
Use the following recipe for traditional medicine: wrap a finger with an ingrown nail with a thin layer of kombucha, cover it with a film on top and put on a sock; after two days, the nail will soften. Also use fir oil mini-compresses, which have anti-inflammatory effects. When finished, insert a piece of cotton wool between the nail and the skin to relieve pressure from the edge of the nail plate on the finger.
Step 4
The next step is the direct removal of the ingrown nail. To do this, prepare sharp scissors with non-rounded ends, treating them with an alcohol solution. Trim the nail plate in a straight line, being careful not to keep it too short (the tip of the toe is best).
Step 5
File the corner part of the nail with a special file, eliminating sharp edges. After removal, apply an anti-inflammatory ointment, for example, Vishnevsky's ointment, to the affected area of the finger. Soften a sore nail and trim it regularly until the problem is completely eliminated, after which you constantly carry out nail care measures.
Step 6
If you have a deep ingrown toenail, see your doctor. You may have to resort to the help of a surgeon to remove it.