Softening hard fungal nails might not be so easy. This blog will discuss tricks to help you. The effects of toenail fungus are not only detrimental to the aesthetic appearance of the toenail but can have negative functional effects as well. Toenail fungus can make the nail become thickened and especially hard. When toenails are in this condition, trimming them can be hard. It can be hard to even fit your nail inside of toenail clippers because they are thick. If they are hardened, the clippers may not be strong enough to get through them. Luckily, there are some softening tricks you can try to improve your toenails before you eliminate the fungus medically.

Foot soak instructions

The first trick to softening hard fungal nails is to soak them. Foot soaks can be done in any basin of water, like a bathtub or bucket. If you need to do foot soaks regularly, you can even purchase machines specifically designed for the purpose. Soak your feet in warm water for about 30 minutes every day. 

Immediately after soaking them, try trimming them again. Hopefully, softening your nails in the warm water soak will be enough to allow for normal grooming. You can soak them for consecutive days for better results. If you need to do this for your fungal nails, a good investment is an at-home foot bath machine. This will increase your comfort and make softening your nails feel relaxing.

If soaking your feet doesn’t soften the nails enough, there are creams available as well. Nail softening creams can be applied nightly. They will soften the nail and make it easier to cut. 

Softening the nail without treating the fungus underlying the issue isn’t a permanent solution. To eliminate the fungus once and for all, an FDA-approved treatment for fungus is best. The PinPointe laser will do this in just one treatment. Learn more about the treatment or schedule a free consultation with our doctors at 1-(800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.