Foot nail is the accumulation of skin cells in response to certain factors, the accumulation of cells to increase the thickness of the skin so that it is painful and painful. It usually occurs in the feet, especially on the tops and sides of the toes and the soles of the foot as these parts are more susceptible to friction and excessive pressure causing the foot nail.
The friction and pressure caused by the foot nails is caused by the wearing of narrow shoes and tight socks, as is the case for women who wear high heels, as their toes are hit by the heel of the shoe. Not wearing the appropriate socks also presents the foot for friction and pressure and thus form the foot nail.
The presence of foot deformities, such as osteoporosis from certain places, increases friction and pressure. It should be noted that the presence of a defect in the way the person and the method of walking may increase the pressure and therefore friction to areas without others.
It is also worth noting that some foot nails have a viral cause, which is called the plantar crown. It is very painful and also contagious, especially if the skin is wet, in direct ways such as replacing the right sock with the left sock, for example or indirectly using the belongings of the patient. the doctor .
The foot nails are often rough, stiff, and thick. They are often round or round and may also be conical, have a dry appearance and may be waxy or slanted.
The areas that are exposed to the appearance of the screws are: (the soles of the foot and precisely the area of the instep arch, the outer area of the small finger, and if it appears in the area between the fourth finger and the fifth, it does not take the shape of steel and fleshy color like other foot bolts, Often tends to be white).
Foot bolts may disappear with the cause of their causes and some measures to reduce them in the normal person, but for people with certain diseases such as diabetes and blood flow related diseases, you need to see your doctor.
The following are ways to treat foot nails:
- First If the foot nail is simple, it can be gently rubbed with a towel during and after showering, soak it with warm water and soap, and use moisturizing creams to keep the skin moist and smooth. These procedures can remove the nail.
- Second : The doctor may perform a “trim”, so that the nail or nail is gradually stripped by using a sterile medical scalpel.
- Third : You can use salicylic acid at a concentration of 40%, which you can buy from pharmacies, and may be in the form of a liquid brush to apply to the nail or the form of adhesive concluded with a foot nail, and be careful when using it do not let it affect the living skin and can be used for two consecutive days before When replaced, you can use a sterile metal cooler to remove dead layers and cells.
- Fourthly : The doctor can use antibiotics in the form of ointment to prevent inflammation.
- Fifthly If there is a foot abnormality, the doctor may ask you to place a specific device suitable for deformation when wearing the shoe.
- VI : Your doctor may perform surgery to correct abnormalities such as prominent bones in the foot.
- Seventh : In the case of Plantal Syllabus, the doctor will perform peeling inside the clinic using certain caustic materials depending on the severity of the situation, and may also be used cold coagulation liquid liquid inside the clinic. The laser may also be used.
- Eighth : You can avoid the screw by not getting back from what it causes, such as wearing shoes and socks appropriate, do not wear the shoe high heels for long, try to correct the way of walking and others.