Ingrown toenails are usually due to poorly fitting shoes. One method of preventing a recurrence is to file a V notch on the middle of the nail so that the point nearly touches the quick. This will cause the nail to draw towards the center and prevent the embedding of the edges of the nail. Trimming in a rounded fashion is not recommended, as this actually causes further ingrown toenails. If possible, carefully remove the ingrown part of the nail.
* Soak the foot for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 oz of Sol-U-Mel per quart of hot water. Dry thoroughly. Apply T36-C5 followed by MelaGel or Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Repeat morning and night. Body Satin Foot Scrub and Body Satin Foot Lotion can also be used to cleanse and stimulate circulation. If there is an infection, see the section on Abscesses in this book.
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