I've settled on a pretty straightforward approach to removing toenails that have been damaged on long runs. By damaged, I mean fluid has built up underneath the nail separating it from the connective tissue. If it gets infected this can be very painful. And if you don't remove the damaged nail it can obstruct the path of the new nail, which gets a little wonky. So, I just pull 'em off. The process is 1) soak in the tub, 2) grab one side of the nail with pliers, and 3) pull. Afterward I'll put on some antibacterial ointment and a band-Aid. Viola.
5 comments:
Oh my goodness, your poor toe! Can you still run with your foot like that? I hope it's not as painful as it looks.
gee, you have small toes.
why not just get them permanently removed?
Anon, my kids asked me the same question recently. It's not a bad idea actually...
Maybe you need some new shoes, or perhaps your feet aren't tough enough ;) haha
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