We sometimes get injured in our nails. We can get injured in our nails while walking or by hitting our fingers on some furniture in the house. Even if someone steps on our feet in a crowd, we can get injured in this way. Many times our nails can also be torn off. Many people also keep their nails long as a hobby, and then even a minor injury can cause the nails to be torn off or broken. Those who cut their nails deeply and at an angle can get dirt inside the nail beds and get infected. These nails can also get torn off with a minor injury. And very few people take care of their feet. Many people do not know how to cut their nails properly. As a result, the base of many nails becomes weak.
What to do if your nails are inverted
- The base of the nail has a high blood flow and nerve supply. Therefore, when a nail is pulled out, there is a lot of bleeding and severe pain. Instead of panicking, first press the wound with a dry cloth. If you have an ice pack, pressing it with it will give good results. The blood vessels contract when touched by cold objects. Therefore, both bleeding and pain are reduced.
- If the nail is completely removed, regular dressing for a few days will help the wound dry out. If the nail remains partially broken, seek medical advice.
How to care for a wound
- Fingernails take 6 months to grow back and toenails take 12 to 18 months. The skin under the nails is called the nail bed. It is very sensitive. Therefore, the nail bed should be covered for the first week after an injury or surgery.
- Regular dressings should be applied. You can buy a type of dressing called Medituli or Supratuli at the pharmacy. If you cut it to size and apply it to the wound, you will get good results. If you do not have it, apply Vaseline to a clean piece of gauze and cover the nail.
- Zinc, B, and vitamin C work well to dry out any wound. It is also good to eat two to three eggs a day to meet the protein requirement needed to dry out the wound.
Ways to prevent
- You should take care of your feet regularly. Mix one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl of lukewarm water and soak your feet in it for 15 to 20 minutes. Then wash your feet with plain water and brush your nails and between your fingers with an old, clean toothbrush. It is better to do this regularly. However, if you do it at least once a week, your feet will be healthy.
- When cutting your nails, make sure to cut parallel to the base of the nail rather than cutting at the corners. This will prevent the corners of the nail from turning inward. Do not cut too deeply.
- It is not a good idea to keep your nails too long. Fingernails should be cut once a week and toenails should be cut once every two weeks.
If your ingrown toenail causes pain, pus, or itching, you can seek the advice of a specialist.
