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If you find that your toenail is lifting from what is called as the bed of the nail, then there would be a reason for this unusual occurrence. You should know that it is not natural for your nail to be behaving in such a fashion. There are a few likely reasons for this happening. One of the commonest ones is that there is accumulation of some matter beneath your toenails. This would automatically result in your toenail shifting form the bed. But you should know that this is not a normal occurrence. Only when there is dirt that has accumulated over a period of time does something like this happen. This is an extreme case, and not to be taken lightly either. Another cause for this could also be that you have developed a strong case of fungal infection, more commonly known as toenail infection beneath your toenail. This will also, in some extreme cases, cause the toenail to be dislocated from the bed of the nail. In either case, the primary cause is basic lack of proper foot care and good hygienic habits. You would have to boost both of these in order to take proper care of your toenail, otherwise you should be aware that you stand the risk of losing it altogether.
The first thing you need to do in your case is to cut your toenails short. This will automatically solve half the problem effectively. It is advisable to go to a podiatrist and get your toenail cleaned up as well. However, if you cannot do this, you may also clean it up yourself. This can be done simply by soaking your feet in comfortably hot water to which a generous amount of hydrogen peroxide has been added. Remove your feet and clean out the nail bed with a soft brush. Take care that you do not hurt yourself or tear open skin from anywhere. This may actually cause an infection in addition to your already existing woes. Once you have done this, you can use tea tree oil to fight any infection that may be lurking beneath your toenail. Tea tree oil has extremely strong anti fungal properties that will help to take care of any fungal infection, whether major or minor, very well. You can merely push some oil into the area beneath your nails and leave this overnight for best results. Maintain a regular routine of cleanliness hereafter.
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