27 08, 2019

Benefits of Epsom Salt

By |2019-10-26T04:28:03+00:00August 27th, 2019|

Epsom salt is a common natural remedy for multiple minor illnesses because it is easily absorbed by the skin. One of the elements found in epsom salt is magnesium which regulates enzyme activity, reduces inflammation, and improves muscle and nerve function. Sulfates, on the other hand, are known to support the absorption of nutrients through [...]

22 08, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Symptoms

By |2019-10-26T04:28:09+00:00August 22nd, 2019|

An ingrown toenail condition occurs when a toenail begins growing into the flesh of the skin surrounding the nail. This can cause the toe to experience swelling, redness, and can even result in an infection. The pain throughout the toes might result in pain which might require the attention of the podiatrist.  Conditions of poor [...]

20 08, 2019

How to Cut an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:28:17+00:00August 20th, 2019|

If an ingrown toenail has already developed you can cut it to minimize the condition and prevent it from getting worse. However, if the condition has already advanced then leave the problem for your podiatrist to attend because cutting a severe ingrown toenail by yourself can make the condition worse. Cutting The Ingrown Check your [...]

7 08, 2019

Causes of an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:32+00:00August 7th, 2019|

Ingrown toenails are a common yet painful condition where the corner or side of the nail is growing into the flesh surrounding the toe. Since the condition is very common causes for the condition will be common practices that can also be prevented.  Here are the most common reasons for an ingrown toenail to develop  [...]

5 08, 2019

How to Prevent an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-24T05:43:32+00:00August 5th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail protrudes into the surrounding flesh around it which is common among the toes due to footwear. An ingrown toenail can end up being a very painful condition resulting in redness around the nail, tenderness, swelling of the toe, and/or an infection of the nail. More on symptoms of [...]

16 07, 2019

Are Ingrown Toenails Hereditary?

By |2019-10-26T04:27:32+00:00July 16th, 2019|

Though ingrown toenails are usually developed from wrong footwear or trauma, they can also be hereditary. This is called onychocryptosis which is a condition where the corner or side of your nail is growing into your skin. Since ingrown toenails may occur from the shape of the toe or nail, this trait can then be [...]

15 07, 2019

Treating Ingrown Toenails at Home

By |2019-10-26T04:27:24+00:00July 15th, 2019|

So you see that you have an ingrown toenail and have searched Google to find out your options. The first step is to begin at home care to see if the problem can be alleviated, here are a few things you can try: Soaking the foot in epsom salt/ tea tree oil/disinfecting oil Washing the [...]

11 07, 2019

How Do You Ease the Pain of an Ingrown Toenail?

By |2019-10-26T04:27:08+00:00July 11th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be a very painful condition that feels even worse when you put on shoes or have to walk around. Luckily, there are a few ways to ease the pain: Soaking your feet in warm water with one cup of Epsom Salt  Using cotton or floss to lift the nail after your [...]

4 07, 2019

Ingrown Toenail Pus?

By |2019-10-24T05:43:34+00:00July 4th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be a harmless injury from stubbing your toe,  but can easily turn into a medical problem if it begins to show symptoms of infection. An infection may develop from ignoring the ingrown until it gets worse, infections caused by fungi, and the conditions of your shoewear.  Infections are also more bound [...]

2 07, 2019

Pedicures and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:26:43+00:00July 2nd, 2019|

Pedicures are a place for relaxation and rejuvenation but may also put you at higher risk of getting ingrown toenails. When nails are not cut properly, they have a greater chance of becoming ingrown which can cause a lot of pain for the person receiving the pedicure. This may occur when the pedicurist files the [...]