So what can be done well, foot specialists advise that a procedure that you can perform at home to release the pooled blood and subsequently relieve the pressure beneath the toenail. This necessitates both a steady hand and nerve!
The toenail can usually be saved if the blood is drained. First, clean the foot thoroughly, dry and swab the affected toe with alcohol. Next, heat the end of a thoroughly cleaned needle, with a match until it is red hot. Now, gently pierce your toenail. The heat from the sharp object melts the nail and allows the blood to flow out from beneath it. Remember also to both bath and disinfect the foot afterwards.
Never perform this type of self treatment if you have circulatory problems or are diabetic. Equally, if squeamish or just unsure, then see a doctor for expert intervention.
In the end prevention is always better than cure so try not to drop things on your toes or run into obstacles! Remember also to buy proper fitting shoes. This should include room to wiggle your toes and allows a half inch of space between your toes and the end of your shoes.
Strangely, there is some anecdotal evidence that the incidence of black toenails, may increase dramatically around thanksgiving and Easter holiday times! These are the two main holiday periods when people remove 12 18 pound ( 5 8 kilogram ) frozen turkeys from the freezer, and drop them squarely on their big toe! So, take care when unloading the turkey if you want to avoid unsightly and painful black toenails!.
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