Problem Nails
Nails can cause you problems for a range of reasons.
Mobility, diabetes, eyesight...all these things can make something once easy become a hassle.
Not to mention that normal nail clippers simply can't cut them.
Mobility, diabetes, eyesight...all these things can make something once easy become a hassle.
Not to mention that normal nail clippers simply can't cut them.
Causes
Ingrown nails: It's easy to trim nails from an awkward angle. This risks missing corners and getting slowly ingrowing sharp spikes.
Shoe Damage: Knocks and bumps often damage your toenails. This turns your toenail pale and dusty and thickens it over time.
(Another common form of toenail damage is from gel/shellac on toenails)
Fungal Nail Infection: A tell-tale yellow color is a symptom of a fungal nail infection. This common condition hardens nails.
Medical Conditions: Psoriasis, thyroid problems and poor circulation are all conditions that can have an effect on nails.
Shoe Damage: Knocks and bumps often damage your toenails. This turns your toenail pale and dusty and thickens it over time.
(Another common form of toenail damage is from gel/shellac on toenails)
Fungal Nail Infection: A tell-tale yellow color is a symptom of a fungal nail infection. This common condition hardens nails.
Medical Conditions: Psoriasis, thyroid problems and poor circulation are all conditions that can have an effect on nails.
Signs and Symptoms
Problem nails can:
As they grow slowly, patients don't notice how much discomfort their nails are causing — until they're trimmed, smoothed and made manageable.
- Curve in a U-shape
- Lift away from the nail bed
- Thicken and harden
As they grow slowly, patients don't notice how much discomfort their nails are causing — until they're trimmed, smoothed and made manageable.
Home Treatment and Prevention
The easy way to solve hard-to-cut toenails is to keep them thin in the first place.
(Ok, well not "thin" but stop them from thickening!)
Gehwol Nail Care is the best home remedy for this. Use it every few days and file once a week!
Also, get yourself a set of curved nail nippers, like these.
(Ok, well not "thin" but stop them from thickening!)
Gehwol Nail Care is the best home remedy for this. Use it every few days and file once a week!
Also, get yourself a set of curved nail nippers, like these.
