Also for the earlier stages, get cotton wool in really thin "whisps" take pin n pack the cotton between the nail n ya toe. Keep doin this til the nail has stopped growin into your flesh!
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Myth: Cutting a notch (a “V”) in the nail will reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward. Truth: Cutting a “V” does not affect the growth of the toenail. New nail growth will continue to curve downward.
Myth: Repeated trimming of the nail borders is a good way to treat ingrown toenails. Truth: Repeated nail trimming fails to correct future nail growth and can make the condition worse.
Myth: Cotton placed under the nail will relieve the pain. Truth: Cotton placed under the nail can be harmful. It can easily harbor bacteria and encourage infection.
Myth: You can buy effective ingrown toenail treatments at the drug store. Truth: Over-the-counter topical medications may mask the pain, but they fail to address the underlying problem.
Myth: Cutting a notch (a “V”) in the nail will reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward. Truth: Cutting a “V” does not affect the growth of the toenail. New nail growth will continue to curve downward.
Myth: Repeated trimming of the nail borders is a good way to treat ingrown toenails. Truth: Repeated nail trimming fails to correct future nail growth and can make the condition worse.
Myth: Cotton placed under the nail will relieve the pain. Truth: Cotton placed under the nail can be harmful. It can easily harbor bacteria and encourage infection.
Myth: You can buy effective ingrown toenail treatments at the drug store. Truth: Over-the-counter topical medications may mask the pain, but they fail to address the underlying problem.
I've been doin the cotton thing on n off for years and have never had an infection, or a mingin toe like that!
Best advice would be to nip it in the bud a wee bit earlier ya jebber!
