Trim toenails straight across after soaking feet in warm water
Use a nail file or emery board to thin the nail surface gently
Keep feet clean and dry
Wear roomy, breathable shoes
Change socks daily
Apply an antifungal treatment if a fungal infection is suspected
Use a urea-based cream to soften thick nails
Disinfect nail tools after each use
Avoid cutting nails too short or digging into the corners
See a podiatrist for professional trimming if nails are very thick or painful
Seek medical care if there is redness, swelling, drainage, severe pain, or diabetes or poor circulation is present