Scholl Ingrowing Toenail Complete Kit is a do-it-yourself solution that can be applied in two steps (in order to relieve pain and get rid of ingrowing toenails).
STEP 1: COOLING AEROSOL SPRAY
When sprayed onto the affected area of the nail and surrounding skin it cools to help soothe. You can apply the spray more than once a day; just make sure to leave at least one hour in between treatments.
STEP 2: TOENAIL STRAIGHTENING CLIP
Apply one clip to the affected nail, when it has a length of 2mm. Leave it on for up to one week, before re-applying a new one. It can take up to 6 weeks until the nail has grown past the area of discomfort. The clip can also be used for occasional relief, such as overnight.
CAUSES & SOURCES
Ingrowing toenails are most likely to occur on the big toe. The reason is that this toe is the one that is most under pressure inside shoes – both from the sides and from above. Whenever you wear very tight shoes, your toes are pressed closely together. This and cutting your toenails into an oval shape instead of square can make them grow in even more easily.
HOW TO PREVENTINGR OWING TOENAILS
You can take precautions against the main causes of ingrowing toenails on your own. For example:
- Choose shoes that are not too tight or too high-heeled.
- Give your toenails a proper trimming to a square shape.
- Do not cut the nails too short.
- Change shoes from day to day, because some of your shoes might fit tighter than others.
- It is a good idea to wear open shoes, flip-flops or to walk barefoot when at home.
