How to Treat an Ingrown Toenail at Home: Safe Tips and Natural Remedies

by

✅ Home treatment in the early stages (before infection)

If the condition is caught early— without pus and spreading redness —try these home remedies to reduce pain and help the nail grow properly.

1. 🛁 Soak in warm soapy water (3-4 times a day)

  • Fill a bowl with warm water and mild soap (or Epsom salts)
  • Soak your foot for 15–20 minutes
  • Gently massage the skin around the nail to relieve pressure.

✅ Helps soften skin and reduce inflammation.

2. 📌 Gently lift the nail (if possible)

  • Once soaked, gently lift the edge of the nail with clean tweezers or an orange wood stick.
  • Slide a small piece of cotton wool, dental floss, or gauze under the nail to help it grow into the skin.
  • Change daily

🔁 This creates space and redirects growth – but stop if it causes pain to increase.

3. 🍃 Natural remedies to reduce inflammation

✅ Tea tree oil (antiseptic)

  • Mix 1–2 drops with a carrier oil (e.g. coconut oil or olive oil)
  • Apply to the area with a cotton pad
  • Repeat 1–2 times a day

🌿 Natural antifungal and antibacterial agent – helps prevent infections.

✅ Soaking in apple cider vinegar

  • Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts warm water
  • Soak for 15 minutes a day
  • Then dry thoroughly
Continue reading…

Leave a Comment