Although it seems like a very simple job to do, it does not hurt to know how to cut toenails, the right way. Because only if we do it like this, we can be avoiding numerous problems. Problems that come from the nails digging into the flesh and causing us great pain.
So, since we want this to be left behind, today we are going to spend a few moments at our feet. A part of the body that is sometimes somewhat forgotten. But to which we owe a lot for bear our weight and our exercise or routine each day. Don't miss out on everything that follows!
When to cut your toenails
We start with the 'when' question. Although it is true that there is no specific time or day, it is true that to make the process more bearable and faster, nothing like cutting nails after bathing or showering. Since as we well know, they will be a little softer and hence we do not have to apply so much pressure. You need to have a comfortable position, since not all of us opt for it. That goes according to each one, their customs or their body. Once you have cut your nails, remember that you should always do a more intense care of your feet. So we do not rule out a light massage with a special moisturizer for this area of the body. Although if you do not have it, any type of moisturizer will serve you. So your feet will be much softer, improving the elasticity of the skin and preventing problems such as infections.
How to cut toenails
After the bath, we will take a nail clipper, we will get in our most comfortable position and we will begin to cut the toenails. We will try cut straight. That is, we should not give the nail a rounded shape or anything similar that comes to mind. But yes, we can file the ends or edges, only slightly and if we are left with a protruding peak. We insist that they should not be too pronounced because this can be one of the reasons for scratching the skin and giving way to ingrown nails, which we do not want.
It is also necessary to try that the nails are not too short. Just a couple of millimeters above the finger would be enough. So, knowing this, we will have a few square cut nails. It is also not advisable to remove the cuticles, as is the case with those of the hands. Where we can simply push them slightly back with an orange stick and that's it. When we have cut all the nails equally, we apply the moisturizer that we mentioned before and we will have the best care for our feet.
What to do with an ingrown toenail?
We can't help but talk about ingrown toenails when we mention how to trim toenails. Because sometimes, even though we think they are perfectly well cut, they are not. So, one day we noticed a slight pain and there is that more swollen and reddish part. Well, if it happens to you, you should wash your feet very well and several times a day with soap and water. Let them rest for about 20 minutes. You can slightly lift the ingrown toenail in question and place a piece of cotton under it. This will prevent it from pushing the meat further.
Of course, you should change the cotton frequently. In addition, there are special creams for this problem that we will apply, bandage and quickly we will see a great improvement. Both with creams and with good hygiene, in a short time we will enjoy a nail without any more problem. Of course, if you see that the pain is very intense, that you have infection and it gets worse and worse, then you should go to your doctor.