Ingrown nails are a problem that occurs when any of the lateral edges of the nail are introduced into the epidermis of the same finger, which causes intense pain in the affected person in addition to that the affected area turns a red color, being able to present infection in many of the cases which will generate inflammation in this area due to the accumulated pus.
Many are the elements that cause a nail to become ingrown, however among the main factors, two can be mentioned that are usually the main responsible, these are the shoes that do not adapt well to the foot of the user and when The nails are not cut properly, the finger that is usually where the nails are most frequently incarnated, the big toe, however its appearance on the other fingers is not ruled out. Other causes may include subjecting the toes to great pressure and for long periods of time, such as too tight shoesor some alteration of the morphology of the foot, which will cause great pain on the part of the affected person in the region where the nail is located, in addition to the redness, swelling and possible infection that may occur.
An ingrown toenail can be treated by the same patient at home, however, in those who suffer from diabetes, deterioration of the nerves of the foot, poor circulation in the leg, it is recommended to see a specialist. The first thing to do is to place the foot where the affected toe is located in hot water for about 5 minutes, repeat at least 3 times a day, massage the affected area and insert a small piece of cotton under the affected nail. the cotton may be impregnated with some antiseptic substance to prevent infection. When cutting the nails it is recommended to wet the foot in hot water in order to soften the nail, then the nails should be trimmed straightAnd for no reason try to cut the part of the ingrown nail as there is a risk of making it worse.
