Ingrown nails - a very common and annoying problem. In recent years, doctors have noted a large number of clinic visits, it was on this occasion. And basically, patients are women.
The most common cause of this trouble - it is a passion for everything new. A woman wants to experiment with different kinds of modern pedicure. A home is not always possible - so a few wrong move can lead to this problem.
Ingrown nail can cause improper and circumcised him from early childhood, the child if the mother cuts the side of the nail too deep, while damaging the nail plate.
The second factor can serve as wearing too narrow in the toe and uncomfortable shoes. In these shoes thumbs permanently pursed, and the edge of the nail rests on the finger roll, putting pressure on him.
The third reason ingrown nail, is a disease of the nail plate - flat feet, nail fungus or injury.
How to prevent ingrown nails?
No special need to chase the elusive fashion and risk your health and beauty.
Try not to do pedicure at home. But, if you really really want to show off your beautiful nails, it is better to consult a professional craftsmen who make and pedicures, and will not harm health.
No need to strive for a perfectly round shape of the nail. It is better to try to make the edge of the nail plate square shape with slightly rounded edges, while walking to the nail does not hurt finger roll.
If the problem occurred.
When the problem is not yet at its peak, and the inflammation and pain allow you to walk, you can use home treatment.
Warm salt bath taken daily, remove inflammation and soften the edges of the nail plate. You can also use and pharmaceutical products - furatsilin permanganate and manganese.
In the case of suppuration of the skin at the edges of the ingrown nail - to consult a surgeon. The doctor will clean the infected place and designate an effective treatment.