Ingrown Toenail: Effective Treatment Methods

Cotton pads with oil: Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to soak the foot well. You can add a little potassium permanganate to the water for disinfection. Then, using a glass file, gently grind the middle of the nail, moving from top to bottom, about half a centimeter wide. Next, make a small cotton pad with a diameter of 2-3 mm. Using a sharp tool from the manicure kit, previously treated with alcohol or cologne, carefully place the pad under the corner of the nail, previously greasing it with petroleum jelly or vegetable oil. It is important not to trim the nail. After one day, the procedure should be repeated, increasing the size of the pad. Continue until the pain stops.

After completing the main course of treatment, it is recommended to continue using the pad for prevention for some time. The nail should be cut straight, avoiding rounding the edges. Also, do not forget to gradually grind the middle of the nail to make it narrower and tighter.