The Best Way to Cut Your Toenails To Avoid Ingrown Toenails

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Ingrown toenails cut into the soft skin around the nail. This might seem like a minor irritation, but it can cause pain in every step, especially if it gets infected.

Fortunately, you can prevent ingrown nails quite easily. An ingrown toenail is a painful infection that can be treated with the best cutting technique for your toenails, and this blog explains how to prevent them from developing in the first place.

When it comes to cutting your toenails, what is the best way to do it?

In order to maintain good hygiene, everyone should regularly cut their toenails. Proper nail cutting prevents ingrown toenails and other problems.

Two of the most common causes of ingrown nails are rounding the edges of nails and clipping them too short. You can cause ingrown nails by rounding the ends of your nails or cutting them too short.

Make sure your feet are thoroughly washed and dried before cutting your nails. After that, get a pair of clean, sharp nail scissors or toenail clippers. If you're going to cut your nails, make sure they're straight across, not rounded. Cut them just a little shorter than your toes, so that they don't catch on shoes or socks, but don't cut them too short.

An ingrown toenail can cause the following symptoms

The right way to cut your toenails can reduce the risk of developing an ingrown toenail, but there is always a chance you may develop one.

The hard edge of the nail presses down against the skin around it, resulting in ingrown nails. Toenails can grow ingrown at any point, but the issue primarily occurs at the outer and inner corners of the big toe.

Make sure you look for signs of ingrown nails when you trim your toenails and wash your feet. Ingrown toenails can cause the following symptoms:

• Pain
• Tenderness
• Swelling
• Warmth
• Inflamed skin
• Pus
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Try not to fix an ingrown nail on your own if you think you have one. According to the severity of your ingrown nail, Dr. Roohian will diagnose the issue and recommend treatment.

Occasionally, minor ingrown nails can be treated with a splint to promote healthy growth. It may be necessary to cut back, remove, or treat deeply ingrown nails with laser therapy.

Unsure what’s right for you? Talk to Dr. Arshia Roohian today . You can contact our office at 949-588-8833, or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com/. Our offices are located in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.