The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions:
Soak the foot in warm water three or four times each day.
When not soaking, make sure the foot is clean and dry.
Wear open-toed sandals or similar while the condition heals. Otherwise, opt for comfortable shoes that don't squeeze the toes.
Carefully wedge a small piece of clean cotton or waxed dental floss between the skin and the toenail. Be sure to change this packing daily.
Use an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
You should start to see improvement within two or three days. If you don't, contact your doctor.
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