This diagnosis is accompanied by very unpleasant, and often quite painful sensations. If you understand the nature of the disease, many problems can be avoided.
Why do toenails grow in
Ingrown toenails happen for so many reasons. Incorrect trimming of the nail plate is the most common cause. The nail should be cut straight, without any rounding. It is not recommended to cut the skin around the nail, so as not to increase its growth and not provoke ingrowth. Calcium deficiency in the body, which is responsible for the strength and condition of the nails, is another cause of this trouble. An ingrown toenail is very much affected by low-quality and narrow shoes.
Treatment
At home
If you have ingrown toenails, you can try to ease the suffering at home. First, the nail is steamed so that it becomes supple and soft. After that, the nail plate should be dried at the site of ingrowth with iodine or alcohol tincture of calendula. It will also require treatment at the site of suppuration with an antiseptic. After all anti-inflammatoryactivities, the skin around the nail plate will need to be well moistened with glycerin or vaseline oil. Such a procedure is carried out 3-4 times a day until the complete disappearance of pain during walking and mechanical impact on the nail. If your toenails are getting ingrown, try using an antibacterial ointment available at any pharmacy. It relieves inflammation well, and the skin around the nail hole becomes more supple and soft.
Surgical treatment
If you have ingrown toenails and home treatment doesn't work, you need to see a doctor. Depending on the condition of the nail, during the surgical treatment, the nail plate can be cut off by half or completely removed. After removal, the sore spot will require special care and hygiene. However, such treatment does not guarantee that the nail will no longer grow in.
Folk treatments
In order not to bring the matter to surgery and to achieve good results when toenails grow in, it is necessary to start treatment in a timely manner. Mix vinegar essence with glycerin in equal proportions and drip a few drops of this composition onto the nail hole every day. After some time, you will feel the result, and the pain will pass.
Treatment in a beauty salon
Masters of pedicure offer to treat this trouble by applying a special plate to the nail, which aligns it. It is best to resort to such a procedure in the summer months, because wearingthe bracket will take several days. Such a procedure is reliable and effective, as it helps to stretch the nail and eliminates deformation.
Laser correction
Correction of the nail with a laser is the latest and least traumatic method of treating this problem. With laser correction, only the ingrown part of the nail is removed along with the skin. Thus, you get rid of inflammation and infection.
