Our nails are that part of our bodies that we usually take for granted. We utilize them every day, but forget to take care of them the way we care for our face and hair, until it is too late. That’s when we end up with problems like ingrown toenails, fungal infections or brittle nails. No need to worry. With the right nail treatments, proper care and the right nail therapy, you can solve all your nail problems. Here is a list of nail treatments that will help you get rid of your nail issues:
Fungal Nail treatments
You can catch a fungal a nail infection from infected tools in a nail salon, by walking barefoot or via infected water. Fortunately, there are a lot of fungal nail treatments available. You can go for medicated hand creams or foot creams, but the most effective one is a laser nail treatment. Going for a laser fungus nail treatment can be expensive, but it will ensure that the infection doesn’t reoccur.
Brittle Nail Treatments
Brittle nails can be a result of insufficient diet, so it is important that you eat right to make your nails strong. Use strengthening hand creams and foot creams and lay off nail polish till your nails regain their strength.
Ingrown Nail Treatments
A lot of people tend to ignore ingrown nails. But if you don’t treat them in time they can get infected. To avoid this, soak your nails in hot water and put a thin roll of cotton between the nail and your skin to keep them separated. Make sure you use hand lotion/hand cream or foot lotion/foot cream to keep the ingrown nails soft.
Smashed Nail Treatments
Smashed nails are very common but painful injuries and can be treated at home with some basic skills. Inspect the smashed nail to see the amount of damage. Use an ice pack to reduce the swelling. If the bleeding persists and there is blood pooling under your nail, see your doctor, he will suggest the right nail therapy for the smashed nail.
Dry Nail Treatments
Dry nails can not only be physically off-putting but also lead to splitting and cracking of nails. The best dry nail treatment is moisturizer. Use petroleum based hand cream/foot cream and massage it into your nail beds. Soaking your hands in olive oil can also work. Avoid using nail polish removers, since acetone makes your nails dry.
