How to Fix Ingrown Toenails At Home

An ingrown toenail can be caused by shoes that are too tight, nails not being cut right, a nail injury, or unusually curved toenails. 

Also, people with diabetes or other health problems that stop the blood from flowing to their feet properly are more likely to get ingrown toenails.

Some signs of an ingrown toenail are pain that doesn't stop, redness, and swelling. Only ingrown toenails can lead to infection if not treated right away.

This will be seen by redness and swelling around the nail, pus, and watery discharge colored with blood.

There are ways to treat an ingrown toenail at home. However, if you already see signs of infection, go to a doctor immediately because an infection can spread and lead to problems.

 

Warm Water Soak

If you want to lessen the pain, swelling, and tenderness brought on by an ingrown toenail, try soaking your foot in warm water a few times a day.

• Fill a foot tub with warm water.
• Soak your feet for 15–20 minutes.
• Do this three to four times a day to help with the pain.

 

Cotton Wedge Under the Nail

After you soak your foot in the warm water, you can try putting a cotton wedge under your nail to ensure it grows above the skin. This will help the pain and let it heal faster.

• Soak your feet in warm water and dry them very well.
• Lift the nail carefully with a pair of not-too-sharp tweezers.
• Put a small rolled-up piece of cotton between the nail and the skin.
• To stop infection, use a new piece of cotton each time you soak your feet.

Note: You may feel some pain initially, but it will get better quickly. Make sure not to push the cotton roll more than the swollen skin lets you.

 

Epsom Salt

Another good cure for an ingrown toenail is Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate. It will help make the skin soft, so removing the ingrown toenail and reducing the swelling will be easier.

• Fill a foot tub with warm water and put in one tablespoon of Epsom salt.
• Soak your feet in the mixture for twenty minutes.
• Take your feet out and dry them well.
• Do this three to four times a week.

 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a good cure for ingrown toenails because it kills bacteria and reduces swelling. Also, the small amount of acid in the vinegar helps stop infection. 

Here are two ways to use apple cider vinegar to cure ingrown toenails. Use either one until you feel they have worked.

• Mix the same amount of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and warm water in a small foot tub. Soak your toes in the mixture.
• Another way to do it is to soak only a cotton ball in raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and then put it on your toe. Leave it covered with a bandage for a few hours before taking it off.

 

Hydrogen Peroxide

Because hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria, it lessens the risk of an ingrown toenail getting infected. It also alleviates the pain and swelling caused by an ingrown toenail.

• Mix about 12 a cup of hydrogen peroxide in a small tub filled with warm water.
• Let your feet soak in the mixture for twenty minutes.
• Do this one to two times a day.

Another thing to be careful of is shoes. If your shoes are too tight, they can push the nail into the nearby skin. It's better to wear shoes made of softer materials with more room for your toes. Women should try not to wear high heels to keep pressure off the toes.

 

Conclusion

Ingrown toenails can be caused by shoes that are too tight, nails not being cut right or unusually curved toenails. If you see signs of infection, go to a doctor immediately. Treatment includes soaking your feet in warm water and applying a cotton wedge under the nail. Apple cider vinegar is a good cure for ingrown toenails because it kills bacteria and reduces swelling. Mix about 12 cups apple cider vinegar with warm water and Epsom salt in a foot tub. Do this twice a day or three to four times a week.[1]

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Q1: How can I remove an ingrown toenail myself?

Cto relieves pressure and pain. Cut the visible nail corner or ingrown spur away to relieve stress and pain. With tweezers, gently push a tiny piece of cotton or gauze into the corner of your ingrown toenail. This helps to create space between the nail and the skin.

 

Q2: Will an ingrown toenail heal itself?

Minor ingrown toenails can heal naturally as the nail grows. Ingrown nails that are severe or infected, on the other hand, require professional medical attention.

 

Q3: How can I permanently fix an ingrown toenail?

A chemical matrixes Tomy is a procedure that can permanently correct an ingrown toenail. This procedure involves removing either a portion of the ingrown nail or, in some cases, the entire toenail.

 

Q4: Should I cut my ingrown toenail?

Ingrown toenails are commonly treated by "digging them out." Podiatrists advise against it. Although it may appear simple to dig out, and you may have done so before, you should not. You may lacerate the skin when you cut your ingrown toenail, making infection more likely.

 

Q5: Does Vaseline help ingrown toenails?

2 to 3 times per day, soak your toes in warm water for 15 minutes. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, to the toe where the nail is removed twice a day. Apply a bandage to your toe. Wear loose shoes, and do not press on the toe where the pin was removed.