Epsom salt is good for bruised toenails.
Soaking your bruised toenails in Epsom salt can help relieve inflammation and pain from bruised toenails by softening the toenail and drawing out fluid.
Soaking your bruised toenails in Epsom salt and warm water can also help promote circulation of blood and speed up the healing of the bruised toenails.
It may take a few days or so for the bruised toenails to fully heal and you should soak your bruised toenails in the Epsom salt and warm water twice a day for 10 minutes to 15 minutes.
Toenails especially in older people can become thick due to the growth rate of the nail plate slowing down and the natural aging process.
Other factors that can cause toenails to become thick are poor circulation, fungal infections and reduced blood flow.
A common skin condition called psoriasis can also cause cells to buildup rapidly on the surface of the skin and potentially lead to thick toenails.
And as you age, your toenail growth also slows down and also reduced blood flow to the extremities can cause toenail thickening.
Fungal infections are also more common in older adults and can lead to the toenails becoming brittle, discolored and thicker.
As we age, the circulation to our feet and hands can decrease and affect the health and growth of our fingernails and toenails and lead to thick toenails and thick fingernails.
A fungal infection that can cause thick toenails is onychomycosis which is a common fungal infection that can cause the toenails to become brittle, discolored, painful and thick.
Other things that can lead to thick toenails are poor fitting shoes that put pressure on the toenails and cause thickening and trauma to the toes and toenails.
Injuries to your toes like stubbing your toes can also lead to toenail thickening and conditions like diabetes can also affect the growth of the toenails and fingernails and lead to thickening.