Ingrown toenails cause a lot of pain. There are home remedies that can be tried but if the problem recurs or becomes infected, you should see a podiatrist. People with diabetes should not try a home remedy, but should see a podiatrist for treatment as soon as they notice they have an ingrown toenail.
Ingrown Toenails: How to Heal the Hurt
If you do not have diabetes, or the ingrown toenail is not infected, here are a few things you can try to alleviate the pain.
• Soak your foot in warm water twice a day for 15 minutes each soak time.
• After soaking, dry your foot thoroughly and keep it dry.
• This is a good time to check for signs of infection such as redness or swelling.
• Using the blunt end of fingernail clippers or a cotton swab, gently lift the toenail away from the skin.
• Wear a Band-aid when wearing shoes to protect ingrown toenails from friction.
• Wear sandals if possible. At least wear wide-toed shoes that will put minimal pressure on the painful toenail.
• Take an over-the-counter pain killer such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
• If you see any sign of infection, see your podiatrist.
Delray Beach Podiatry knows how to help you recover from this painful condition. Give us a call so we can help you out!
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