Ugh, i have an ingrown toe nail. Normally I would take care of it myself, but it is in the middle of the nail. I'm not sure i can do that properly. Any suggestions?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Podiatrist. But a temporary fix is to use a file to thin the toenail enough so that it gives more under pressure. An ordinary file will take longer than a wood rasp, but you have to be careful and use something to guide it to prevent it from touching skin, which could prove to be painful. I discovered this simply by experimentation . . . . it is crazy, but effective. [amazon.com]
THHA
Level 7
June 25, 2019
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look it up on youtube - almost everything is on there
ShadowAmicus
Level 8
June 24, 2019
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Right! I learned how to remove an ingrown nail on there years ago, but this one is pretty far down the nail bed.
Soak with warm water and Epsom salts. This softens the nail so you can cut it.
Start trimming the toenail at the side.
LiterateHiker
Level 9
June 24, 2019
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Very good idea! Thank you!!
Wear sandals and stop wearing tight toe shoes...find a good foot doctor
GreenAtheist
Level 8
June 24, 2019
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I have to wear tennis shoes for work. I wear two pairs for extra support. My podiatrist suggested that.
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