Nails that are rounded have a higher chance of growing into the skin around the toes, creating problems.  Use toenail clippers or nail scissors to trim toenails. Ordinary nail clippers are small enough that they tend to leave sharp edges near the corner of the toenail. Optimally, try to cut your toenails once every 2-3 weeks. Unless your toenails grow extremely fast, cutting your toenails often won't give them a good chance to become ingrown. Pedicures can aggravate the skin underneath the nail; pedicure instruments can be less than sanitary, worsening or causing an infection. Shoes that are too small and press on your toenails can easily cause them to become ingrown. Opt for roomier, bigger shoes instead of smaller, tighter ones. Try to wear open-toed shoes to prevent pressure on your toe. Since your toe should also be covered, use bandages or wear socks with sandals. Although this is unfashionable, it is better than having to get surgery. If you get an ingrown toenail and do not care for it properly, then you are likely to get it again. However, you can take steps to prevent that from happening. After you get out of the shower in the morning, and once before going to bed, apply antibiotic cream to the ingrown toenail and surrounding area. Antibiotic cream will help reduce the risk of infection, which can lead to complications and increased pain. After soaking your feet, rinse them well to get all the soap off. Then, dry them well with a clean towel. You may also apply some Neosporin and a bandaid to protect the ingrown toenail area.
حافظ على طول معتدل لأظافر القدم وقصها بطريقة مستقيمة. تجنّب الحصول على باديكير وأنت تعاني من الظفر الناشب. تأكد أن حذائك مقاسه صحيح. احترس إذا كنت تصاب بالظفر الناشب بشكل متكرر. ضع كريم مضاد حيوي على قدميك مرتين في اليوم. انقع قدميك في ماء دافئ وصابون لمدة 45 دقيقة.