I have ingrown toenails on both of my big toes. Is thewre any way i can fix this besides surgery? Im not sure how bad they are because i dont know much about this, but the flesh surrounding the nail is always soar.
Thanks
Please only serious answers.
(Yes i know i need to stop peeling them and I have)
2006-09-26 17:08:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You can soak your feet in epsom salts. It softens the skin, and will make it easier to pull back. Wear sandals for a while if you can.
2006-09-26 17:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are really sore make sure they are clean around and under the very edges. Then, the most important thing is if they are ingrown, Trim nail is a low v shape. The outside higher than the middle. This will cause the toenail to grow inward away from those tender edges. Once it gets back on track trim strait across.
2006-09-26 17:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by JULIE J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are only two "secrets" to preventing ingrown toenails. 1. Cut your nails square across the end of the toe. Never cut the nail back behind the tip of the toe. 2. Wear shoes that have a wide "box", or toe. Never get shoes that squeeze the toes together. If you have any question about this, ask your family doctor about it at your next visit. I have to agree with, though. The best treatment is prevention.
2016-03-27 12:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a podiatrist - foot specialist - to see if you can have a phenolation. You get a toe block and the ingrown toenail piece is replaced with a small insert so you'll never have ingrown toenails again. Also - watch out for the too-tight shoes!
2006-09-26 17:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by SUZI S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can dip your toe in Epsom salt solution in warm water daily. The nail Will soften and east to move upwards. No need tom get operated.This will stop the infection you are getting.
2006-09-26 17:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by radhu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK this is what i did. I TOOK a tweezers and some cotton balls. I TOOK tiny bits of cotton and stuffed it behind the toe nails that were ingrown.AFTER a week it got better. BUT when you trim your toes next time do them straight across. DONT ROUND them thats what causes them to ingrow.GOODLUCK
2006-09-26 17:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak your toe in a shot glass full of peroxide to get it real soft go from middle of nail to outer edge worked for me few times.
2006-09-26 17:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.bofss.org.uk/html/ingrowing_toenail.shtml
will this help you answer your questions. Dont bescared about a surgery ,just remember soak you foot in lots of epsom salt afterward it heals fast
2006-09-26 17:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by diamantenkitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide helps.
2006-09-26 17:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by goldenhairgirl2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-26 17:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋