TIPS FOR HEALTHY NAILS

March 24, 2021

Nails reflect our overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Here are dermatologists’ tips for keeping your nails healthy: 🔹 Keep nails clean and dry. 🔹 Cut nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. […]

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Nails reflect our overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Here are dermatologists’ tips for keeping your nails healthy:

🔹 Keep nails clean and dry.

🔹 Cut nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. Round the nails slightly at the tips for maximum strength.

🔹 Keep nails shaped and free of snags by filing with an emery board.

🔹 Do not bite fingernails or remove the cuticle. Doing so can damage the nail.

🔹 Do not use your nails as a tool, such as opening pop cans.

🔹 Trim toenails regularly. Keeping them short will minimize the risk of trauma and injury.

🔹 When toenails are thick and difficult to cut, soak your feet in warm salt water. Mix one teaspoon of salt per pint of water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

🔹 Avoid “digging out” ingrown toenails, especially if they are infected and sore. If you are suffering from an ingrown toenail, see a dermatologist for treatment.

🔹 Wear shoes that fit properly. Also alternate which pair of shoes you wear each day.

🔹 Wear flip flops at the pool and in public showers. This reduces the risk of infections caused by a fungus that can get in your toenails.