How to get rid of a bad toenail?

Are your feet giving off an odor that even you can’t stand? Do you have an unsightly toenail or two that makes it hard for you to wear sandals, let alone show off in flip-flops? Well, look no further! Here are some tips and tricks on how to get rid of those pesky bad toenails:

What Causes Bad Toenails?

Before we dive into “how” to cure a bad toenail situation, let’s discuss what causes it. Common reasons include:

  1. Injury;
  2. Fungal infections;
  3. Excessive sweating
  4. Genetics.

Injury

If you’ve ever kicked something so hard that the tip of your nail turned black or thought to yourself “maybe trimming my nails with these rusty scissors wasn’t such a good idea,” congratulations—you’ve experienced traumatic injury.

Fungal Infections

Fungal infections happen due to nasty little culprits called dermatophytes that love warm and moist areas like our beloved toes.

Excessive Sweating

Excessive sweating (no thanks Profuse Pete) can leave your digits susceptible because—say it with me now—moisture equals fungal growth!

Genetics

Thanks mom and dad for this wonderful genetic predisposition towards fungus…

A lot goes into treating fungals, traumas & just plain ole’ unsavory situations regarding losing a perfectly fine looking toe-nail but fear not! This article is nailed down just for You!!

10 Home Remedies That Really Work

You don’t need expensive medical procedures or time-consuming trips to the podiatrist (shivers) when there are plenty of natural remedies available right in your own home!

  1. Vinegar Soak
  2. Tea Tree Oil Rubbing (Can also work as alliterating tongue-twister practice too!)
  3. Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide Paste (The bubbles make it magic; Just don’t eat!)
  4. Listerine Foot Bath (Not recommended before promised or hoped after first date, awkward much?! )
  5. Garlic Rub (You will smell like a lovesick vampire gone wrong)
  6. Olive Oil Rub (& meal prep for later 🍝 )
  7. Vitamin E Ointment Application Every 90’s kids affordable solution to everything
  8. Lavender Oil Soak
    9.Rubbing Alcohol Spritzing(no drinking, this time just apply… liberally!)
  9. Coconut Oil Magic

When to See Your Doctor

While most bad toenails can be remedied with some simple D.I.Y hacks listed above – it’s always best to explore every option available- so here are symptoms that warrant seeing your doctor:

1.Pain in the affected area;
2.Swollen nails;
3.Worsening discoloration

A final word of warning: while you may confidently trim away at unsightly nails, be wary of any discharge coming from beneath er’ …Yikes! It could indicate a serious problem such as an abscess or cellulitis and require medical attention.

Wrapping Up…

With these home remedies and tips on when to seek medical attention – consider yourself ready to wave bye-bye’ long-term agony – And hello healthy-looking toes that give off less ‘cheese plate vibes’. ‘Til next time!”

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