How to treat thick skin under toenail?

If you’ve ever had a thick skin under your toenail, you know how uncomfortable and annoying it can be. It usually happens when the toenail becomes damaged or starts growing too quickly, resulting in an excess of keratin production. This can cause the nail to thicken and become discolored, which is not exactly appealing.

But don’t worry! Treating this condition doesn’t have to be painful or complicated. In fact, there are several natural remedies and hygiene practices that can soothe your feet in no time.

Identify the Cause

Before we dive into treatment options, let’s take a look at some common causes of thick skin under toenails:

• Fungal infections
• Injury or trauma to the toe
• Prolonged exposure to sweaty socks/shoes
• Improper trimming techniques

Once you identify what caused your thick skin problem (without blaming anyone) ,you could determine a quick remedy.

Soak Your Feet

One of the best ways to relieve pain from thick skin underneath nails is by soaking them in warm water with natural ingredients like Epsom salt, tea tree oil or baking soda.They help get rid of bacteria that may lead to fungal growth while soothing any inflammation present.

Here’s an all-natural foot soak recipe for doing just that:

Ingredients	Quantity
Warm water	1/2 ltr
Apple cider vinegar	2 tablespoons
Baking soda	2 tablespoons

Instructions:
– Mix all ingredients together in warm water.
– Soak your affected foot for approximately thirty minutes.
– Dry off with a towel gently (Don’t rub).

This helps reduce inflammation and give relief almost immediately; plus make sure you finish reading before standing up outta bed wet!!

Maintain Proper Foot Hygiene

There’s an old adage that goes “cleanliness is next to Godliness”. And this statement couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to maintaining proper foot hygiene.

If you have thick skin underneath toenails, the first thing you should do ( after reading this article for a possible way forward) is to make sure your feet are getting good care consistently. You can start by cleaning them regularly with natural ingredient washing soaps or DIY scrubs like sugar and coconut oil which naturally remove dead skin cells or dirt accumulated in end of our nails, scrubbing these parts properly helps keep bacteria or fungi from thriving.

When drying off your feet, ensure particularly avoid leaving wetness in-between toes; as moisture trap leads up breeding ground for microbes.

Trimming Your Toenails

Improperly cutting toenails can lead to damage and hence the growth and thickness of keratin under them. Habiting cutting straight across on a regular basis may reduce likelihood of bacterial/fungal infection which need treatments than normal wear n tear .Therefore giving yourself enough time while trimming could help avoid any accidental snipping into the sensitive areas around toes ending in bruises/injuries later.

Also consider investing into tools such as clippers having flatter edges bearing curved blades well suited specifically for trimming NAILS ( not hair!!)

Learning how to trim correctly could save future pain

Essential Oils for Treatment

Essential oils are potent plant extracts that contain compounds known mostly used for aromatherapy purposes and wellbeing treatment earlier ; they come handy during home remodelling/preventive care at almost zero cost(Take note ‘almost’ there).

For example tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties thus restrict fungal activity leading up-to nail brittleness .And here’s something exciting: With just ten drops of melaleuca oil diluted with few tablespoons carrier base like jojoba /olive oil over three months , significant improvement of seeming incurable conditions.

Essential oils could help change your skin game up but always seek medical supervision before application for allergic reaction or other adverse side effects

Wear Socks and Shoes that Breathe

Forgetting high fashions ain’t a crime, although restricting AIR supply with tight footwears leading to sweat accumulation becomes problematic fostering bacteria/ fungi growth. Other shoes may create room for movement wich favors air circulation indoors/promoting non sweaty feet avoids trapping moisture ,which can cause all kinds of problems( body odor from bacterial colonies living underfoot:(( )

So try sandals, keep extra pair at work-in case removal is necessary- or flats allowing airflow. Another material option is bamboo-made socks; they possess moisture-wicking properties hence lightweight providing comfortability/freshness throughout the day.

Say No To Tight Shoes!

Consult a Doctor if Symptoms Persist

Although some self-care remedies as listed above could provide solutions , it’s important to know when seeking professional help outweigh practicable solution e.g., successful treatment has been long overdue -a year!!-, heavy pus formation etc this might require invasive procedures need sharp attention to detail .

It takes humility and wisdom to acknowledge what we don’t have full control over our health condition esp at times where practical methods have failed thus need physician intervention.Always choose wisely whether modern treatments or traditional alternatives bearing precautions supported by scientific facts.

To sum it up thick skin under toenails does not welcome anyone in its close circle yet simple home remedies such as soaking /hygiene practices can make a big difference . Always remember with every problem there exists an opportunity learn something new (even if you never intended.)