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How To Cut Your Toenails Like a Professional

How To Cut Your Toenails Like a Professional

As simple as it may seem, trimming and filing your toenails correctly is an important part of maintaining proper foot health. It can save you from pesky and rather painful nail problems, such as ingrown toenails, broken toenails, and toenail related infections.

Here are the Dos and Don’ts of toenail cutting.

DOs

 

Wash and Dry Your Feet First

Clean your feet at least once a day to maintain proper hygiene. Your feet are either in contact with the ground or very close to it couped up in a pair of shoes. These circumstances make them highly susceptible to come in contact with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. Thoroughly drying your feet will also ensure your tools do not slip and you are able to see the nail edge clearly.

Have the Right Tool(s) Available

To trim your toenails, you will need a pair of sharp nail clippers or professional nail nippers if you have very thick nails. You will also need a nail file.

Clip Nails Straight Across

When cutting the toenail, the safest way to do it is to cut the nail straight across. This will ensure the toenail continues to grow forward.

File Sharp or Jagged Edges

This is an important step. Always file any sharp corners or jagged edges to ensure the nail edge is smooth. Sharp corners can catch on socks or even poke the surrounding skin. This also ensures you do not leave a nail spike behind to grow into the skin and cause a very painful ingrown toenail.

 

DON’Ts

Wait Too Long Between Trimming Toenails

Although toenails do not grow as quickly as fingernails, they still need to be trimmed routinely. You should cut your toenails at least once every eight weeks. Keeping them long is not only uncomfortable in socks and closed-toe shoes, but it also increases the risk of the toenail breaking or cracking, and thus increases the risk of infection.

Rip, Peel, or Bite Your Toenails

Using your fingers or any other body part to “trim” your toenails is very unsafe (and unhygienic!). You have very little control when doing this and more often than not, the nail is left too short, jagged, and removed too deep.

Trim The Nails Too Short or Too Deep

The skin surrounding the nail should not be higher than the toenail as this may cause the nail to grow into the skin instead of on top of it. Rather, the nail should be cut to the edge of the skin and should not be cut deeper than that. Cutting the nails too short can also expose the nail bed underneath, making the area very tender.

Use Dirty Tools

Clean your tools regularly with rubbing alcohol or regularly replace them if they are disposable. Using tools that harbor germs and bacteria can be dangerous, especially if you accidentally nick your skin or have an ingrown toenail.

If you suspect you have a toenail issue, do not wait to seek attention from a licensed chiropodist, especially if you have other medical conditions such as diabetes. A chiropodist will be able to assess the problem and explore the appropriate treatment options.

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​ How to Clip Your Toenails: Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Take a look down at your feet. Are your talons growing out of control?

Chances are, you don’t give much thought to when it’s time to get out the clippers. And when you do, well, you probably just start clipping away. But if you don’t cut your nails the right way, you might be setting yourself up for a whole bunch of issues—some of which can be pretty painful. (Here’s how to fix your grossest feet problems.)

Here, what you need to know about clipping your toenails—and the best tools and techniques to make the process a breeze.

What are the best tools to cut your toenails?

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It may seem extravagant, but you should have two pairs of clippers in your medicine cabinet: one for hands and one for toes. We like this set from Tweezerman, which contains one kind of clipper for each.

Toenail clippers are larger, both in width and thickness, than your typical fingernail clippers, which allows you to make smoother cuts, says Christopher R. Hood Jr., D.P.M., of Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Pottstown, Penn.

Plus, having specified tools for both body regions can be protective, too.

“Use your toenail clippers just for your toes, and use the smaller clipper for your fingernails to not transmit foot fungus or bacteria to your fingernails, or vice versa,” says Dr. Hood.

And make sure to clean your clippers after each use. “This can be as easy as soaking in dish detergent or anti-bacterial soap with warm/hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, and then drying afterwards so they do not become rusty,” he says.

Related: 9 Nail Problems You Should Never Ignore

How often should you cut your toenails?

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Your toenails don’t grow as fast as your fingernails do, so you may not have to clip them as frequently.

“In general, fingernails grow at a rate of 2 to 3 millimeters (mm) a month, while
toenails grow 1 to 2 millimeters a month, says Dr. Hood. “[Clipping] about every 6 to 8 weeks would be the most appropriate timeframe.”

If you’re super active, you may not want to wait as long between trims, though.

“Athletes, particularly runners, should trim more often. Pressure of a longer nail in a sneaker while training can cause painful subungual hemorrhage, or bleeding beneath the nail, which will ultimately result in the nail falling off,” says Ellie Nasser, D.P.M., a podiatry associate in the department of orthopedics at Geisinger Health System.

Related: 8 Ways Your Running Shoes Are Ruining Your Workout

So how should you cut your toenails?

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First, you need to determine when exactly you should start clipping—before or after your shower?

You’ve probably heard never to clip your fingernails after a shower, but there is a little wiggle room with your toenails. And it all depends on how thick your nails are.

“For very thick nails, it may be easier to cut them after soaking or after a warm, steamy shower,” says Jeffrey D. Lehrman, D.P.M., of Crozer-Keystone Health System.

Related: 6 Things You Should Never Do In the Shower

But if your toenails are normal thickness, do it before your shower.

“When they are wet or soft, the nail tends to crush, tear, or bend when you cut it versus creating a clean, smooth cut when trimming a dry nail,” says Dr. Hood.

Then, it’s time to get clipping: It may seem pretty basic, but there are a few rules you should remember when getting started.

First, the most basic rule for toenail clipping is to cut them straight across.

“Start with the cutting device 1 to 2 mm off the nail on the side—a corner starting point—so that you create a good straight edge. Then you can remove the other side of the nail with a secondary cut,” says Dr. Hood.

So why the straight cut? That’s because it’s the best way to ward off ingrown toenails, a painful condition where the side of your nail grows into your skin, causing redness, swelling, or even infection. It prevents nail irritation and inflammation, too.

“If you start to cut down the side, a “slant-back” as we would call it, you run the risk of altering future growth of the nail and inciting an ingrown toenail,” he says.

How short should you cut your toenails?

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Here’s a rule of thumb: “You should be able to get your fingernail under the sides and ends of the nail,” says Dr. Nasser. “Trimming the nails too short can increase the risk for ingrown toenails.” Shoot for about 1 to 2 mm at the end of the nail.

Keeping your toenails too long can lead to some pretty gruesome injuries, too.

“We see nail injuries that result from the nail being too long and it gets caught on something like a sock and part or all of the nail gets torn off,” says Dr. Lehrman.

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But when it comes to your cuticles, leave them alone.

“They act as a barrier against infection getting into your skin,” says Dr. Hood. Messing with them can result in bleeding and infection.

Related: 7 Gross Things That Happen When You Bite Your Nails

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4 Simple Tips to Correctly Cut Your Toenails

Do Not Cut Your Toenails Too Short

The white area at the tips of your nails should never be fully removed. If you don’t leave at least a small “slice” of it remaining, you are cutting your nails way too short and risking painful damage to your nail bed.

A good range is about 1-2 mm of white – enough so you’re not cutting too deeply, but not extending past the toes and risking the nails becoming caught or torn.

On average, toenails grow at about 1-2 mm per month. Clipping every 6-8 weeks tends to be a good rate for most people.

Use the Right Tools for the Job

Not all clippers are made equal – and the best tool for your toenails may not be the same as the one for your fingernails!

Fingernail clippers are generally smaller, have less leverage and cutting power, and produce a more curved cut. This tends to be fine for smaller, thinner fingernails. Try to use them on thicker, larger toenails, however, and it can cause trouble. You will need more clips to get through a larger toenail, which provides many more opportunities for jaggedness and tearing.

Another reason you don’t want to use fingernail clippers for your toes and vice versa? Using the same clippers on both hands and feet is a good way to transfer fungus from one location to the other! Keep your clippers restricted to hands or feet only.

A good pair of toenail clippers should also be a clean pair of toenail clippers. Wipe them down regularly with rubbing alcohol to get rid of any hitchhiking germs or fungus, and outright replace them if they’re starting to look broken down or nasty.

Do You Need to Soften Your Toenails?

Are your toenails normally so thick that it takes a good deal of effort to get your clippers through them?

Don’t try to force the issue if you don’t have to. That can make it all too easy to slip with your clippers and either tear your nails or injure yourself. 

Instead, try working on your toenails after a shower or bath, when the nail tissue tends to be softer and potentially easier to work with. Getting through your nails can take much less effort, and you have the added bonus of your feet being clean before you get to work! Just make sure you fully dry your feet before you start clipping, just to reduce the risk of slipping. 

That being said, if you normally clip your toenails with no problems, don’t attempt to do so right after a shower or bath. There is such a thing as your nails being too soft to work with, and trying to clip them at this time may lead to tearing.

Do You Need Help with Further Nail Problems?

Proper nail trimming habits can go a long way toward helping your feet stay looking and feeling great – but sometimes there are other problems that need some professional attention.

If you are facing any of the conditions below, please don’t hesitate to give us a call about them!

  • Painful ingrown toenails (especially if you suspect an infection)
  • Recurring ingrown toenails (even after you change your trimming habits)
  • Fungal infections (thick, brittle, crumbly, and even unpleasant smelling nails)
  • Black or otherwise discolored toenails
  • Nails that are falling off

We can help you get to the root of the problem and recommend a course of action to achieve a healthier and more comfortable situation on your feet. Perhaps our advanced Remy Laser treatment will help eradicate a fungal infection, or you need a simple in-office procedure to remove an ingrown toenail for good.

We have seven offices throughout the greater Chicago area ready to help you. Schedule an appointment by using our online contact form, or by calling any of our offices directly.

How To Trim Your Toenails Properly

HOW TO TRIM YOUR TOENAILS PROPERLY
By Bethesda, MD & Springfield, VA Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Ross of The Podiatry Center

Trimming your toenails seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how often people do this the wrong way and end up damaging their toenails.

Here are some common mistakes people make when trimming their toenails and why they’re important to note:

  • Picking or “peeling” the toenail, especially toward the sides.
    This rips the edge of your nail off, leaving it too short to file into a smoother shape. The edge turns ragged and more likely to “splinter” into your skin.
  • Using scissors.
    Scissors are too thick to cut the toenails and don’t follow the natural shape of the nail. This can cause tearing, ragged edges, and uneven re-growth.
  • Cutting toenails too short.
    When the skin is higher than the toenail, the toenail grows into the skin instead of over it.
  • Rounding the sides of the toenails.
    Though you don’t want to cut your nails to sharp points in the corners, they should have a square shape to encourage forward growth. If they’re rounded, they’re more likely to grow into the side nail beds.
  • Waiting too long to cut toenails.
    Your shoes end up pushing your toenails backwards painfully and the risk of doing damage if you stub your toe increases. Remember: straight across, but not too short.
  • Using tools that are not sterile.
    Dirty tools can house bacteria and germs that can develop into an infection in warm, dark, moist environments. If you have an ingrown toenail, this can be dangerous.

How To Trim Your Toenails

One way to prevent ingrown toenails is to trim them the right way about once a month. How? Here are the basics.

Step 1: Soak your feet in a foot bath. This is optional, but it softens the skin and nails, making the process easier. It can also help your feet to smell better, which I’m sure everyone can appreciate. Make sure your feet are dried thoroughly before you move on to the next step.

Step 2: Clip your toenails with toenail clippers. These were designed for use on toenails and are your best bet for a clean and even cut across the nail. While clipping:

  • Cut the nails straight across (you can gently file sharp edges afterward to avoid cutting off too much by accident).
  • Don’t cut nails too short. A properly cut toenail stays above the skin, never being so short that the skin is higher than the nail.

Step 3: Use an emery board or nail file to smooth out any uneven edges. This is the best way to cut your nail smoothly without over-clipping because you need “just one more” cut to get them straight without filing.

Things To Remember

If for some reason you can’t reach your feet because of pregnancy or obesity or encounter any challenges, ask for help. This rings especially true for anyone with diabetes because an ingrown toenail or minor foot injury can lead to ulcers and serious health problems.

If you notice any foot injuries, bunions, fungus, or other abnormalities, it might be a good idea to see your Bethesda, MD Podiatrist or Springfield, VA Podiatrist. If you’re not sure if there is cause for concern, please give us a call to find out for sure. Dr. Paul Ross of The Podiatry Center is happy to help you!


The Podiatry Centers treat all medical and surgical foot and ankle conditions. Licensed Bethesda, MD Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Ross can help bring you foot pain and ankle pain relief.

Our Bethesda, Maryland (MD) and Springfield, Virginia (VA) Podiatry offices offer the most effective and state-of-the-art, quality podiatry care services with a smile to patients in our local community, including: Woodbridge VA, Fairfax VA, Annandale VA, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA, Burke VA, Gaithersburg MD, Potomac MD, Silver Spring MD, Rockville MD and Chevy Chase MD.

Return to a pain-free life and get back to the things you love!

How to Properly Trim Your Toenails

“Dr. Burk, is there really a right and a wrong way to trim your toenails?” you might ask. The short answer is, yes.

In order to maintain healthy feet, a good foot care routine is a must. It’s especially important to wash your feet with soap and water daily. You can also use a pumice stone for heels that are cracked.   It’s also important to wear shoes that fit properly.  But one of the most important things you can do is to keep your toenails properly trimmed.

It’s important to pay attention to how you are trimming your toenails. Properly trimmed toenails will help you to avoid developing ingrown toenails which can be painful and can lead to infection.

The Proper Way to Trim Your Toenails

Before you start, determine the length you will cut your nails. In general, you will want to make sure that you don’t cut them too short. As you probably have learned from experience, cutting the nail too low hurts. Cutting your nail too short is also a way to develop ingrown toenails and nail infections.

If you are an athlete, keep your toenails short enough that they don’t poke into your skin or the end of your shoes. If you frequently wear flip-flops or sandals, you will want to keep your nails slightly longer to help protect your toes from micro-organisms and bacteria that can enter your skin under the nails and lead to toenail fungus.

Wash your feet before you cut

After you wash and dry your feet is the perfect time to cut your toenails. This makes the nail less brittle and easier to cut cleanly. You don’t want your nails to be soggy wet still so they don’t bend while cutting. But, you don’t want them to be bone dry either. Waiting about an hour after you wash should do the trick.

Use the proper tools

Use clippers that are made to cut toenails. These clippers are larger and are meant for larger nails, making them easier to cut. Make sure they are sharp, clean and sanitized- cleaning them with rubbing alcohol before and after use should do the trick nicely.

Cut your nail per your anatomy

Often you will hear that you are supposed to cut your nail straight across, and for many people this is the case, however, in my experience, it depends upon the shape of your anatomy. In some instances-cutting or rounding the corners of the toenails is exactly the right thing to do. In other cases-depending upon the anatomy it is correct to cut them straight across. If a person has a toenail that curves significantly and embeds -they need to round these toenails off so they do not cut into the skin and create an ingrown toenail. If you are unsure how you should be cutting your toenails, feel free to ask at your next visit.

Don’t cut your nail in one shot

Cutting your nail is easier to accomplish if you cut your nail making a few small cuts rather than attempting to get the whole nail in one shot.

Use a nail file

Eliminate any jagged edges with a nail file to avoid snags and tears as your nail grow. Don’t simply drag the file back and forth. You should gently move the file in one direction over the top of the nail until it is the right length and smooth.

Do not cut your cuticles

If your cuticles are overgrown, moisturize them with cuticle oil and use a cuticle stick to push them back. Do not cut your cuticles! This could lead to bleeding and/or infection. Pushing them back helps keep your toes looking nice without the causing any unnecessary damage.

Toenails are there to protect your toes from the everyday wear and tear you put on your feet. Proper toenail trimming will protect you from foot problems like toenail fungus and ingrown toenails. So, well cared for and neatly trimmed toenails mean healthy feet.

Feet shouldn’t hurt, and neither should their treatment. If you are experiencing foot pain or problems, then give us a call. Our foot doctors will help you find a solution for your problem that will fit your needs.

Our foot and ankle care doctors and surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and are members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Call (208) 855-5955 or request an appointment online.

How to Cut Your Toenails to Avoid Ingrown Toenails: Errol Gindi, DPM: Podiatrist

Chances are you haven’t given your toes much thought today. That is unless you’re dealing with an ingrown toenail. When the edge of a toenail starts growing into the surrounding flesh, you may develop a painful problem that’s hard to ignore.

While some ingrown toenail issues respond to home care, serious cases may need the attention of a specialist. Dr. Errol Gindi and the team at his podiatry practice can help ease your foot pain. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know to avoid an ingrown toenail disaster.

Reasons behind ingrown toenails

Some people have genetic reasons for toenail issues. They’re born with a curved toenail, which makes them more susceptible to ingrown conditions. However, for most people, ingrown nails trace back to toe injuries, tight footwear, or toenail trimming issues. Usually, it’s your big toes that develop ingrown nails.

If you’re prone to toe-stubbing, you may already know it’s safer for you to choose closed-toe footwear. With that said, tight socks and shoes that crowd your toes can create pressure that pushes your big toenail into the flesh at the side of your toe. 

Tearing a toenail or trimming it incorrectly leads to many cases of ingrown nails. Toenail care is important if you have a condition that interferes with blood flow in your feet. For example, diabetics must take care since their condition can interfere with blood flow and can cause nerve damage. This means they can be unaware of the pain from an ingrown nail until the infection becomes serious.

How to cut your toenails correctly

The correct way to cut your own nails varies depending on the person. If you prefer opened toed shoes, you might want to trim more regularly. It’s important to consider your lifestyle when deciding how often to cut.

Here are a few suggestions that’ll help you avoid an ingrown nail.

Use toenail clippers

Trying to trim toenails with clippers designed for fingernails is asking for trouble. Even if your fingernail clippers can handle the thicker nails on your feet, the short radius of the blades is too aggressive for cutting your big toenail. Use the best quality toenail trimmers you can find. Budget clippers will be of no value if they lead to ingrown nails.

Not too short

Cutting your toenails too short means your nails may have to grow past vulnerable flesh. There should be some overhang past the point where your nail attaches, allowing for natural protection of your toes as well as avoiding ingrown nails.

Straight across

Some curve across your toenail is normal, but it shouldn’t be as extreme as the rounding of your toe itself. Aim for a flatter profile across your big toe, using several small cuts instead of trying to trim your big toe with a single clip.

Except for diabetics and others with circulation problems, most people don’t need to see a podiatrist for nail trimming. However, if ingrown toenails are frequently a problem, making an appointment with Dr. Gindi and his team may be a good idea to find out what’s causing the condition.

You can contact Dr. Gindi by phone at 516-200-4285 or use the online appointment request tool to schedule a consultation. Put the ingrown toenail cycle behind you today.

5 Steps to Trimming Your Toenails the Right Way

At The Kansas Foot Center, we are always glad to help patients overcome foot and ankle problems, but it is even better when we can help you prevent a condition from arising in the first place. When it comes to preventing ingrown toenails, one of the top methods is simply to make sure that you trim your nails the right way.

Too many cases of ingrown toenails happen as a result of improper trimming practices, but the good news is that this is an easy fix! Let’s break down how to trim toenails correctly to keep you from developing a potentially painful condition. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Wash and dry your feet first. This makes nails safer and easier to cut, since they are less brittle after washing than they otherwise would be.
  2. Have the right tool(s) handy. Using razor blades, knives, or even regular scissors to cut toenails can not only lead to an improper trim but also greatly increase your risk of cutting yourself. Always use nail clippers or manicure scissors. Leave the smaller clippers for your fingernails and pick bigger ones for your lower digits!
  3. Trim the nails to the proper length. Ideally, the edge of each nail should be roughly even with the edge of its corresponding toe. Trimming toenails too short puts them at risk for curling downwards and into the skin as they grow.
  4. Clip nails straight across. Many patients who end up with ingrown toenails often round off the corners when trimming their nails. This particular practice is likely done because it’s how we generally trim our fingernails. Toenails, though, should be cut straight across—not angled or rounded—to keep them from becoming ingrown.
  5. File jagged edges. This is best done with the use of an emery board or nail file. When filing the ends of the nails, be sure to do so in a single direction. Filing back and forth actually weakens the nail tissue.

If you have any questions about this practice or need additional information, give us a call at The Kansas Foot Center by dialing (866) 222-5177. We can also perform this for you if you have diabetes and are concerned about possibly causing damage that could escalate into a serious complication. Simply take advantage of our online form and schedule an appointment at any of our Newton, Emporia, or Wichita, KS offices today.

How to cut your fingernails and toenails correctly

Cutting nails is a common activity. Few people think about how correctly he does it. This procedure affects the health of the nails and the condition of the skin around them.

How to cut your fingernails

Before cutting your nails, remove the varnish from them and wash your hands with soap and water. After that, it is recommended to make a bath, this will soften the nail plates and facilitate their haircut, especially steaming will be useful for older people.

Prepare the instrument, it can be straight-ended nail scissors or tweezers. They must be of high quality and sharp, otherwise, after use, the nails will begin to exfoliate. To avoid infection, it is recommended to treat the tool with alcohol before use.

Try not to cut your nails short. This increases the risk of infection and can cause your fingertips to expand and become rough over time. The minimum length of the nail plate should be 0.5-1 mm.

You can give your nails any shape, but keep in mind that the one that follows the contour of your fingers is considered ideal. In any case, the fingernails must be rounded off. If this is not done, the nail may grow into the skin.

To make the shape of the nail neat and even, trim it only with the tips of scissors, moving in small steps – from the edge of the nail bed to the center. You should not try to cut the entire nail with one closing of the blades, its damage and delamination is then inevitable.Use tweezers in hard-to-reach places. File your nails after cutting. Do this in one direction, from the edge of the nail to the middle.

How to cut toenails

Care must be taken when cutting toenails because they are prone to ingrowth. This is facilitated by tight or uncomfortable shoes, fungal infections and finger injuries.

Unlike fingernails, toenails on toes must be trimmed evenly, avoiding rounding. If the corners of the nail plates are constantly cut off, this can lead to a change in the trajectory of their growth and ingrowth into the skin.It is not recommended to cut them too deeply, and even more so from the side.

Before cutting your nails, soak your feet in a warm bath with the addition of liquid soap, sea salt, soda, lemon juice or herbs. Then dry them with a towel and cut off any excess nails with sharp scissors. Do this from one edge to the other, in small forward movements. File the remaining sharp corners at the edges with a nail file.

How to cut an ingrown nail

If you have not been able to avoid ingrown nail, it is necessary as soon as possible, better when the first symptoms appear, to start treating it.

  1. Place your feet in a warm bath with chlorhexidine or furacilin solution for half an hour. This will disinfect the wound and remove dirt.
  2. Apply an antimicrobial ointment, such as Levomikol, to the inflamed area.
  3. Using a disinfected wooden stick or a sharpened file, pry the edge of the ingrown nail, remove to the surface and file.
  4. Cut the edge of the nail vertically slightly. The nail plate, trying to grow together, will begin to tighten towards the middle and release the skin.
  5. Treat the inflamed area with brilliant green and try to put a small piece of sterile bandage under the nail.

It is not recommended to completely trim the ingrown toenail, as this will lead to recurrence of the disease. To avoid this, it is necessary to let the nail plate grow back together with the corners.

How to cut your toenails correctly: instructions (photo, video)

If you cut your toenails incorrectly, this can not only damage the nail plate, but also cause an ingrown nail, lead to cuts and other microtraumas, which result often there is inflammation and suppuration. Getting rid of such ailments is not easy: you have to spend a lot of time, effort and money. In order to prevent the development of such problems, it is very important to know how to properly cut your toenails.

We carry out the procedure correctly

Toenails are usually much harder and stronger than fingernails, so they need to be steamed before trimming. To do this, put your feet in a bowl of very warm water and keep there for about fifteen minutes. If you wish, you can prepare a bath with an infusion of chamomile or medicinal herbs, which have a positive effect on the skin and heal it.

Before starting the procedure, or while the feet are steaming, treat the instruments with which the pedicure will be carried out with disinfectants. First of all, these are nail scissors with rounded edges, tweezers and a nail file. If this is not done, if the skin is damaged during the procedure, an infection can be introduced and subsequently the inflammation can be treated.

Having steamed your legs, you need to wipe them dry with a towel, paying special attention to the fingers and the space between them, after which you can start the procedure.To begin with, using scissors or tweezers (as it is more convenient for anyone), you need to get rid of the dead skin that has formed on both sides of the nail. This must be done very carefully so as not to catch or accidentally cut off the living skin. After that, you can proceed directly to the nail.

Before trimming a nail, it must be borne in mind that you cannot trim it at the root: this can damage the skin. Cut off the toenails in small straight steps, without rounding, repeating the curves of the natural shape of the nail plate.The remaining sharp corners must be corrected with a nail file.

It is not recommended to do this with scissors, since protrusions that are invisible to the eye may remain, which may subsequently become the cause of a broken nail or cause an “arrow” on nylon tights.

Ingrown nail

One of the problems that people often face is an ingrown toenail, when the nail plate, due to improper pedicure, fungal infection, tight shoes or other factors, grows into the side of the nail fold.

At first, the problem does not bother, but after a while the picture changes: there is severe pain, inflammation, swelling, redness, suppuration. The toe is deformed, increases in size, which makes the shoes tight, interferes with walking.

Faced with a problem, it must be borne in mind that the earlier you start treatment, the easier it is to resolve the issue, and at the first stages you can cope with the situation on your own. To do this, you need to make a foot bath by adding a furacilin tablet per liter of water to the water (you can replace it with a tablespoon of salt or soda).Having steamed your legs well, you can try to carefully cut off the ingrown part of the nail.

In a more advanced case, if pus appears, you need to treat the inflamed area with hydrogen peroxide, then lubricate the inflamed area with Levomekol or Synthymycin ointment, wrap it with polyethylene and go to bed. Then in the morning try to remove the ingrown nail from the skin.

To do this, steam your feet well in very warm water. Using a file with a pointed end or a wooden spatula, carefully pry off the ingrown tip, pull it out, and then cut or file it.

Naturally, before the procedure, you must remember to treat the nail file or spatula with an antiseptic. Lubricate the treated part of the finger with iodine, brilliant green or apply ointment to prevent infection from entering the wound.

In an advanced case or if the problem cannot be solved on your own (the pus becomes larger, the finger is bleeding), in order to get rid of an ingrown nail, you need to see a doctor. One of the more effective, but also expensive means, is a laser, which acts pointwise, without harming the skin and nail plate.After processing the nail plate with it, the likelihood of recurrence is minimal.

How to trim your toenails

Girls always pay attention to the state of natural manicure, because neatly decorated nails
visually make their hands well-groomed, feminine. However, most 90,089 women now prefer to go to the salon so that the nail service technician competently
processed the nail plate on their feet and applied a decorative coating.

Due to the prevalence of such salons, many girls do not know how to properly cut
toenails or fingernails, since an illiterate handling of sharp tools can damage the delicate structure of the surface.

How to cut toenails correctly

Girls do not always have the opportunity to visit the salon so that the master carefully handles
nails and applies gel polish on them. Because of this, it is important to know how to trim your toenails to
to prevent further deterioration.

There are several features of the procedure that are rarely taken into account during its implementation,
that can lead to damage to the natural pedicure.

First, consider the tools you will be using:

  1. Manicure scissors. They are used by girls at home most often. They are suitable for
    mechanical removal of the free edge, but they are inconvenient to model the shape of the
    plate on the legs.
  2. Nippers. Can be used as a replacement for scissors in hard-to-reach places,
    to gradually remove excess particles.
  3. File. Craftsmen always recommend using it to remove the free edge without damaging the stratum corneum.
  4. Small forceps. Often included in manicure sets, however, girls sometimes neglect their use
    . When choosing a sharp tool, they can also cut the free edge
    , but the convenience depends only on the woman.

If you use tools for everyday cutting of nails, you need to focus only on your convenience
, because if you are uncomfortable using any
device, there is a risk of inaccurate cutting of your toenail.

If you have thin, damaged nails on your feet, it is recommended to use a nail file,
moving it in one direction. This will preserve the location of the stratum corneum, preventing the occurrence of multiple detachments.

When choosing an instrument, first disinfect it using an antiseptic agent
or hydrogen peroxide, and proceed with the procedure:

  • Apply a steaming foot bath to soften the finish,
    to ease the procedure and speed up nail clipping.If you have a naturally dense
    plate on your feet, you can additionally add baking soda or sea salt;
  • Step by step, use the prepared nail clipping tool.
    should not remove the free edge in one motion, since the rounded shape can lead to
    inaccurate results or mechanical damage;
  • Cut off the sharp edges near the side rollers;
  • If necessary, remove cuticle from sensitive area;
  • Use a buff to polish the marigold.

After that, you can use the varnish for decorative coating or leave the
nail without additional shade. Additionally, it is recommended to apply essential oil,
to soften the cuticle area and strengthen the matrix.

Keep in mind that you cannot completely cut the nail, because this will neutralize its protective
functions. Since there are nerve endings in the fingertips, the dense pedicure
prevents the aggressive effects of external factors on them, due to which damage to the integrity of the nail
can affect the injury of sensitive tissue.Leave 1mm free 90,089 edge.

It is not recommended to carry out processing too often, so as not to deform the nail during
inaccurate use of tools. Adults should have a pedicure every 29,089 weeks, children once a month. As you grow older, you may want to do the procedure earlier if
feels uncomfortable walking.

How to trim nails so that the corners do not grow in

An ingrown toenail is a problem that many women have on their feet, who do not pay
attention to a competent and accurate pedicure.

A cosmetic defect usually appears not only with improper cutting of the bed, also
it often arises due to a genetic predisposition or an advanced form of fungal infection
. The disease consists in the fact that the edges of the leg plate rest against the lateral ridges and, as they grow back, lead to severe damage, which turns into a tear. 90 089 pus can be released from it, which triggers severe inflammation.

There are two basic rules to help prevent ingrowth:

  1. Don’t cut your nails too short.It is also not recommended to round
    their edges too much, because this can lead to spontaneous deformation of the surface, which in
    affects the increased risk of its ingrowth.
  2. Pay attention to personal hygiene. The start of inflammatory processes can be caused by
    illiterate care on the part of a girl for a sensitive area,
    neglect of putting on personal shoes when visiting public showers, saunas, water parks.

The rest of the recommendations for pedicure remain standard.In advanced cases of ingrowth, a woman needs to go to the hospital to correct the problem. The doctor examines the affected area and prescribes a treatment regimen. It may include the use of medicines that have anti-inflammatory effects, the use of folk recipes that soften the keratinized epithelial cells.

Sometimes, to eliminate ingrowth, special designs are used, which are fixed on the girl’s finger
and gradually normalize the direction of growth of the nail bed.However,
sometimes it is necessary to carry out an operation to partially or completely remove an ingrown marigold,
in order to allow a healthy one to grow back.

Conclusions

Many problems with pedicure on the feet often occur due to the illiterate handling of
instruments when cutting the free edge. There are several basic recommendations,
, which will allow you to quickly complete the procedure without damaging the health of the nail.

90,000 We make a beautiful pedicure, how to cut your toenails correctly

Someone loves more authentic, someone shorter, some like a round shape, others like a square.

Talking about toenails.

In fact, there cannot be any special choice, because due to the variety of shapes and lengths, the nails can become infected – then health problems are inevitable.

Rules for cutting toenails

No need to be fashionable and grow long toenails. Bacteria and fungi can accumulate under the plate. Even with the observance of all the rules of hygiene, problems are inevitable. For example, the nail plate can grow into the skin, the nails can crack and exfoliate, and the infection can penetrate the tissue and develop an acute purulent process.

Be sure to choose the right tools. The scissors must have a sharp blade with a slight bend. Dull blades will cause delamination of your toenails. Tool material – durable stainless steel.

Before the procedure, it is advisable to make a warm foot bath. 15 minutes in a bowl of water, to which you can add chamomile infusion and three tablespoons of baking soda. Then wipe your toes with a towel. And start the procedure.

Procedure

Cut your toenails in a straight line, not round to the corners.Free edges can be rounded off slightly with a file. With sharp corners, dead skin build-up in the corners is possible.

There are several methods of cutting toenails and pedicure. For example, nail scissors, with which you carefully cut your nails in a straight line, leaving a free edge at the level of the fingertip. Then file the irregularities with a nail file and give the nails a more neat look. Burrs can be removed with wire cutters.

In order not to have many tools at once, you can do a pedicure with nippers.Pedicure nippers are ideal, not the ones needed for cutting the cuticle. They are better suited for thick nails that usually grow on the feet, with aging nails, with fungal diseases. Thanks to them, the nail will not bend or crumble.

Using the pliers, grasp the nail edges and press firmly on the tool. But do it carefully, just don’t hurt your fingers. You also need to cut your nails in a straight line, and saw the remaining corners with a file. Finish with sanding and polishing your nails.

You can also do a pedicure using the device. Remember that this can be inconvenient to do on your own. And ideally it is better to go to the pedicure to the master. If you do it yourself, then do not steam your legs before doing it. Use the round, barrel-shaped file attachment to shorten the length. Direct the attachment perpendicular to your finger. You can also round off the corners with this cutter. Remove the cuticle in depth with the drop tip. Use a conical nozzle to remove rough skin. Soften your skin with nourishing ingredients.Be careful with the cutters, as when working in the same place, especially at high power, you can get burned.

Prohibitions

Very often, due to improper nail cutting technique, deformation of the nail plate or inflammation of the finger occurs. There is no need to give up the antiseptic for pedicure. If your nails are fungal, it is best to wear gloves.

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Do not cut your toenails with chipped varnish.A thick layer of varnish does not give the blade a clear cut of the nail, breaks and peeling of the nail are likely in the future. Download dle 12.0

90,000 How to cut nails so they don’t grow in?

Every modern person dreams of having beautiful and well-groomed nails on hands and feet. However, in order for the nail plate to retain its correct shape and not grow into the skin, the nails must be trimmed in a timely manner and correctly. Unfortunately, not many people know that such a familiar and even mundane procedure like cutting nails has a number of rules and features that cannot be ignored in any case.

Many people, without thinking about the consequences, regularly cut their nails at the root, as soon as they begin to interfere with them. In fact, the length of the nail plate should be shortened only when it “looks out” by one and a half millimeters from the fingertip. In the event that the nail is cut off at the root, there is a high probability of injury to the skin, which in itself is extremely unpleasant, moreover, an infection can get into the wound, which will lead to the formation of purulent inflammation.There is nothing surprising in the fact that sometimes such a haircut ends for a person with an appointment with a surgeon and surgery.

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It is important to remember that manicure and pedicure require thorough preparation and complete disinfection. All the instruments necessary for the procedure should be prepared in advance by wiping them with alcohol or any other disinfectant liquid. Hands and feet should also be washed thoroughly with plenty of soap.

For cutting nails, no difference on the legs or on the hands, it is best to use special manicure scissors with wide blades curved at the edges. In order for the scissors not to damage the nail plate, they must be well sharpened.

In order to avoid ingrowth , the nail plate should be cut in a straight line, avoiding sharp corners at the edges. This is due to the fact that it is these corners that, imperceptibly for the person himself, grow into the skin of the finger and cause serious problems.You should not try to cut off the entire nail in one motion, as this can lead to damage and delamination.

As practice shows, improperly trimmed toenails grow in seventy percent of cases out of a hundred, causing the appearance of pustules and ulcers. To disinfect and facilitate haircuts, it is recommended to soak the legs in a warm bath with saline or soda solution before the procedure. After cutting, the sharp corners of the nail plate are filed with a regular nail file.

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In the event that you still happen to encounter such a problem as an ingrown nail , you should consult a beautician or doctor as soon as possible, otherwise this pathology can lead to purulent inflammation, the development of gangrene and subsequent amputation of the phalanx of the finger. In order to avoid such unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to identify the disease as early as possible.

The fact is that when the nail plate grows in, redness and swelling of the injured area occurs, while the process is often accompanied by severe pain.If the disease has not turned into a neglected form, you can try to cope with it yourself, for this you need to try to carefully remove the tip of the nail from the soft tissues.

For this, the leg is steamed in a warm bath for fifteen to twenty minutes. Then, with the help of a file with a sharp end, they clean out all the dirt from under the nails. Then, the instruments are disinfected, after which the ingrown tip of the nail plate is gently pushed with the sharp edge of the nail file, pulled out to the surface and cut off with the help of nail scissors.

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It is advisable to lubricate the damaged area with peroxide or brilliant green so that germs do not get into the wound. If the edge of the nail plate is not removed in time from the soft tissues, deformation of the nail, suppuration and a change in the shape of the finger gradually begin. That is why at the first signs of a problem, you should immediately contact a specialist.

Regular and high-quality care for them, as well as keeping all manicure tools and accessories clean, will help to avoid the appearance of ingrown nails.

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90,000 Ways to Soften Nails | How to trim toenails for an elderly person

With age, toenails thicken, acquire a yellowish tint, and fungus may develop on them. This problem is typical for older people. In some cases, it is difficult to cut your nails. To maintain hygiene, they need to be treated, softened and trimmed regularly.Let’s consider all the points in order.

Why do older man’s nails harden?

The reasons for changes in toenails according to their color, thickness and shape are varied:

  • Fungal lesion, in another way – onychomycosis. The nail becomes more dull, bumpy, breaks and gradually exfoliates from the nail socket.
  • Psoriasis. Leads to rashes and peeling on the plates and epidermis.
  • Scaly lichen. Symptoms: thickening, ribbing, crumbling of nails.
  • Impaired blood flow in the nail bed. Because of this, the plate becomes thicker, its structure is disturbed.
  • Flat feet and injuries.
  • Regular contact with chemicals.
  • Chronic diseases, metabolic disorders.
  • Wearing tight or uncomfortable shoes. Deformation of nails for this reason more often happens on the thumbs
  • Accumulation of salts in the body with age. This process also causes the nails to thicken because some of the salts will be deposited in them.
  • Stress and eating disorders. Lack of nutrients due to overeating or diets, intense anxiety, strenuous work – these and similar factors can affect the health of the body in general and nails in particular.

How to soften toenails before cutting: procedures and tools

If thick nails are one of the symptoms of the disease, it must be cured.

  • In case of fungus, it is necessary to cope with its spores. Miconazole and similar antifungal agents are used in the treatment:
  • Anemia is treated with vitamin complexes.For example, with iron deficiency anemia, iron-containing drugs are prescribed.
  • In case of allergies, allergens are identified and antihistamines are used.

If an older person’s toenail problems are caused by tight and uncomfortable shoes, choose the right pair.

At home, you can arrange compresses, foot baths, use oils and ointments to soften toenails, polish them. Such procedures will help to improve the appearance of nails and relieve pain.After these procedures, soft nails can be trimmed or filed.

What to do in case of fungal infection?

The fungus must be treated as soon as its first symptoms are found. Microorganisms colonize under the nails and grow their mycelium in all directions. This is how the neighboring nails are damaged. The infection develops from the open ends to the roots. The worse the growth of nails, the faster the disease spreads. For this reason, onychomycosis occurs more often in old age.

Nutrient moist conditions are required for the development of microorganisms. An elderly person’s feet should always be clean and dry – with careful foot hygiene, fungus will not develop.

With a fungus, the nails coarse, exfoliate, acquire uneven edges, become yellow-brown in color.

Treatment of a fungus – complex. The patient is prescribed fungicidal medications, as well as antifungal nail agents. They may contain various acids: lactic, benzoic, salicylic, as well as sulfur and thymol.These are effective assistants in the fight against fungal infection.

Treatment procedures must be regular. The treatment can be long and continues until the nails are renewed and healthy. To do this, you can contact a boarding house for pensioners in the Leningrad region, where they will provide all the necessary qualified assistance.

Ointments and creams

Ointments can be purchased at the pharmacy or made by yourself. They must be used after processing and preparing the nails.

  • Salicylic ointment. Another popular remedy for treating fungus. Before applying it, you must make a steaming bath with manganese, soap and soda. A 5% ointment is applied after a foot bath twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, and on top is a bandage that is kept for an hour. After the indicated time, the remnants of the product are removed with a soft cloth.
  • Ichthyol ointment or Vishnevsky Ointment is a good helper for abscesses and ingrown nails. These ointments are applied in the same way as a salicylic agent.
  • Vitamin cream. You can take any nourishing cream with a greasy base, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, vitamins A and E. This mixture should be applied to rough areas daily, and after absorption, cut off the soft areas. This method is used at the very beginning of the thickening of the toenails.
  • Ointment Uroderm. The active ingredient urea softens the keratinized parts. Apply in thin layers twice a day. With a fungus, the agent is applied for half an hour before using the topical preparation.
  • Kanespor. This antifungal kit also helps to cope with thickened nails in the elderly. Once a day, the nails are processed according to the instructions. In 7-14 hours, the nails become completely soft, then they are removed, and the wounds are sealed with medical plasters. Patches must be changed daily with fresh ones.
  • Nogtivit. A preparation for nails that will help soften the nail plates and cut them without pain. Before use, you need to make a bath of soap and soda, apply only to the nails, without touching other areas of the skin.Cover with a plaster and leave for 3-4 days. After the specified time, the plaster must be peeled off, a bath with steaming must be made and the soft parts of the nails must be cut off.
  • Nogtimycin. The drug contains urea and salicylic acid, which help to effectively fight the fungus. Thanks to this combination, you can easily get rid of a sore nail.

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  • Homemade ointment. For cooking, you will need melted butter, a garlic clove, a little beeswax, an aloe leaf and a small onion head.Everything must be chopped up and mixed together. Heat the mixture in a water bath for three minutes and let it cool. Soak feet in hot water for 15 minutes, then wipe dry, apply ointment on nails, wrap with foil and a warm blanket. The ointment is left on the nails overnight, and in the morning the nails are trimmed. If the nails are not softened enough, the procedure is repeated up to 3-5 times.
  • Ultra Nourishing Gel. For particularly hard nails, you can purchase a product in the pharmacy to intensively soften the nails.This gel has a deep effect.
  • Exoderil. A popular, powerful nail polish. Available in the form of an ointment and solution. Treatment with exoderil is carried out within 2-4 weeks. Apply the product to the affected area once a day.
  • Scholl is applied to the problem areas for 10 minutes and then cut. An excellent prophylactic agent for ingrown nails.
  • Varnish Lotseril. On the treated plates, you need to apply varnish 1-2 times a week.You can be treated for up to a year. An expensive but effective remedy.

Baths and compresses

Traditional medicine recipes are suitable for all people. They will help make your nails softer. If there are serious problems with the nails (extensive fungus, ingrown nail, etc.), it is necessary to consult a specialist and use traditional medicine. Remember that folk remedies in this case play an auxiliary role. They work well for softening and minor healing.

You can use these recipes:

  • Kombucha compress. Take out one mushroom plate, cut it into small pieces and attach to sore spots. Wrap a bag on top and put on socks. The compress is worn for 8 hours, then removed. Nails will be softer and can be filed and trimmed.
  • Compress with aloe. Tear off a small leaf of aloe from the flower, rinse it thoroughly with water and cut it lengthwise into small pieces.Apply to nails with pulp, for comfort, you can glue a plaster on top. The procedure should be carried out at night, and the compress should be removed the next morning.
  • Soda and soap bath. 1/3 tar soap and 3 tbsp. l. Dissolve soda in a little hot water, put your feet in the water for 20 minutes.
  • Baths with chamomile. One glass of chamomile flowers is dissolved in boiling water (2 liters), filtered, brought to a boil and poured into a basin. When the water cools down a little, your feet should be immersed in it for 15-20 minutes.The broth will disinfect and soften. When the procedure is over, dry your feet with a dry and clean towel.
  • Compress with apple cider vinegar. Soak a few cotton pads in vinegar 9%. Attach them to your nails, wrap them with cling film on top to create a greenhouse effect, put on warm socks. After a couple of hours, the compress must be removed, the legs must be rinsed with water, wiped off and softened with cream.
  • Disinfectant bath. Dilute a little potassium permanganate in 100 g.warm water. After precipitation, the water must be drained into a separate container and diluted to a pinkish hue. The solution is used warm for steaming and disinfecting an ingrown nail and in the case of mycosis.
  • Hydrogen peroxide. Helps in the treatment of fungus, softens rough nails, calluses and calluses. Add 5 tbsp. To a couple of liters of hot water. l. peroxide. The bath is taken no more than 15 minutes, and is repeated every two days. After the procedure, the legs are smeared with cream.
  • Vinegar bath.This remedy will make the nails soft and help fight the causative agent of the nail disease. Pour 250 ml in warm water (2 liters). vinegar, keep feet for 10-15 minutes.

Prevention: how to maintain healthy nails

  • Once a week it is helpful to do herbal foot baths.
  • Have a pedicure at least once every two to three months with a good specialist.
  • Do not cut your nails too short and cut them in straight lines without trimming the ends.This is the prevention of ingrown toenails. The corners can be filed with a file.
  • Use tools for cutting: clippers or nippers.
  • Elderly people should not add salt to the solution – it makes the nails harder.
  • Elderly people should not cut rough and thick nail plates without first steaming them. Dry nails can crack or come off.
  • At the first unhealthy symptoms, consult a doctor. Problems with nails are often a symptom of major internal diseases.
  • You must wear rubber flip flops to the communal pool, sauna and beach.
  • Wipe your feet dry after a shower. Keep them dry and free from fogging.
  • Do not measure or wear another person’s shoes. Wear your own comfortable low-soled shoes.
  • Change socks regularly. Monitor the cleanliness of your shoes, if necessary, treat with antibacterial agents.

To keep your nails healthy, you need to use a complex treatment: lotion / ointment and a preparation for internal use.You also need careful hygiene and the use of baths. An elderly person needs regular monitoring of the condition of his legs. These tips will help you keep your older person’s nails beautiful and healthy.

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How to cut toenails correctly, cut the grown nail correctly

When it comes to caring for feet and nails, then we can talk about a variety of procedures that should be done so that they look not only outwardly beautiful, but also really healthy.This is not only poppies, baths, pedicure, but also the correct haircut of nails. Few know how to properly cut nails, and therefore today the main task is not only to understand, but also to learn how to do it correctly. After all, if you do something wrong, it can lead to many different problems and complications (ingrown nails, wounds and injuries). Therefore, try to do everything correctly so that your nails do not upset with their appearance, are attractive and healthy.

In order for the process of cutting nails to be successful, you need to follow this plan of action.First, prepare the tools you will be using. It is very important to ensure that they are treated with an antiseptic. It is this rule that many overlook and, as a result, bring an infection into their body from which it is very difficult to get rid of. Then you should wash your feet and nails well with warm water, you can also apply an infusion or decoction of medicinal herbs. This will only be a plus for your legs. Only then can you start cutting your nails with clean scissors. Remember that the nail cannot be cut to the very root.It is worth paying attention to the natural edges of the nail and thus you will be able to avoid injuries and wounds. To prevent the nail from growing into the finger, you need to file down its sharp corners with a nail file.

What to do with an ingrown toenail?

If you do not delay solving this problem, then you can solve it yourself. First of all, it is worth observing all the rules of hygiene. Make a warm bath for your feet, and add a little furacilin to the water. If an ingrown toenail has made a wound for you, then carefully fill it with hydrogen peroxide.After that, use Levomekol or Syntomycin ointment, which must be lubricated at the place where the infection has occurred. These drugs belong to the group of antibiotics, and therefore their treatment should be as short as possible, so as not to completely harm the entire body.

How to properly care for your toenails?

You will have beautiful legs and healthy nails only when you regularly make special foot baths, and use various medicinal herbs to prepare them.All this can be done independently at home without prior consultation with a doctor. Take 200 grams of dry wormwood and pour three liters of boiling water. Then keep it all on low heat for 15 minutes. When the broth has cooled to a temperature that you can withstand, then lower your feet into it and hold them like this for 20 minutes. This will help with severe leg fatigue.

Likewise, you can prepare a decoction of willow bark, which will help to put blood circulation in the area of ​​the legs in order.Baths with sea salt are no less useful. They will affect your heels, cleanse them of dead skin, and your nails will be stronger and outwardly beautiful.

It is very important to know how to properly care for your feet so that they always remain beautiful. It is not very difficult and within the power of any person. It is worth washing your feet every night with warm water and not forgetting to use soap. You can rinse your feet with cool water, and then be sure to wipe dry with a hard towel. It is especially necessary to wipe the interdigital folds.After the feet are completely dry, you need to moisturize them with cream. When you take a bath, use a pumice stone or a special foot scrub to remove dead skin cells from your feet. It is also worth remembering a few more simple rules: change your socks every day, do not wear tight shoes or shoes with high heels for a very long time, and in order to prevent your feet from sweating, get talcum powder, powder or foot spray.

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