In order for an ingrown toenail Sydney cure or treatment to be effective, you need to look for the cause. While some cases seem to be genetic, because of abnormally shaped nails or an overgrowth of skin around the toenails, most cases are caused by tight shoes, cutting the nails too short or rounding off the tip. A few cases are caused by some type of trauma to the nail plate or toe. An injury can cause the nail to grow in an irregular shape, which can lead to in-growth. The disease is a cause in rare cases.

Various causes and treatments to cure the ingrown toenails:

If you are like most people that face ingrown toenail problems, the cause is ill-fitting shoes or bad maintenance. There are many useful treatments that you can use. Some work better than others. But, unless you address the underlying cause, you are not likely to see results. If you do see the results, you may see the condition return. To judge the fit of your shoes, check to see how much wiggle room you have in your shoes. If you normally wear shoes that taper off to a point like many styles of women’s dress shoes and some types of men’s boots, you are increasing your risk of nail problems.

Once you are sure that your shoes fit properly, you can try the most often recommended ingrown toenail Sydney cure, which is regular soaking in Epsom salts. The warm water and the salts reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. The length of your toenails should extend just beyond the tips of your toes. If you are cutting them much shorter than that, then you have an increased risk that they will curl and cut into the skin. Your toenails should be cut straight across, not curved to match the shape of the front of your toes. If you have your nails done by a pedicurist, be sure to request a straight, rather than a curved cut. 

Antiseptic solutions and antibiotics can also be used to cure the ingrown toenail:

Another recommended ingrown toenail Sydney cure is to put fresh bits of cotton under the edge that is growing in. You would do this after your daily soak and dry. Apply a topical antibiotic or antiseptic solution, before you insert the cotton. There are some natural ingredients that work particularly well and also help to relieve the pain. Tea tree oil has long been recommended as a natural ingrown toenail cure. Even people that normally take great care of their health sometimes neglect their feet and toes. With proper care and maintenance, you can have pain-free feet and toes.