It is important to take a good care of your toenails to prevent and treat your ingrown toenails. But importantly, you should be careful about the way you treat your nails. Here are some tips!
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Do not cut a notch (a “V” shape in the middle) in the nail
Although some people believe this will help treat the ingrown nails, it does not reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward.
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Do not repeatedly trim your nail
Repeated trimming does not change the way your nail grows. It can rather make the condition worse such as by increasing the risk of infection.
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Do not place cotton under your nails
It does not help to reduce the pain. Rather, it will help bacteria grow inside your nail.
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Over-the-counter medications do not ultimately solve the problem
Topical medications may mask the pain, but it is not treating the root of the problem.