Home Remedies For Ingrown Toenail That Are Simple to Use and Safe

A condition in which the toenail grows into the skin of toe is known as ingrown toenail. There are certain factors which can cause ingrown toenail such as tight shoes, certain diseases, cutting nails carelessly or excessively, and genetic factors. Some of the common symptoms of ingrown toenail are pain, swelling, redness, pus formation and hardness of nail.

Home Remedies

There are several natural remedies for ingrown toenail which are simple to use and are quite safe to try at home without any risk of side effects. Some of the popular home remedies for ingrown toenail which are being used since a very long time and have proved to be quite effective in many cases are:

1. One of the most effective natural remedies is to use warm soaks. All you need to do is take some warm water in a tub and then add two tablespoons of Epsom salt in it. Mix them well and soak your feet in it for five to ten minutes. Daily use of this home remedy will give you relief from the soreness of ingrown toenail.

2. One of the simplest natural remedies is to wear comfortable and loose sandals. You can even try going barefoot for longer durations. This will prevent pressure on toes and will help in quick healing of toes.

3. You can try covering the toe with bandage or gauze to stop the bacteria from spreading further.

4. Hydrogen peroxide is also very helpful in treating this problem. It works as a mild antiseptic and has healing properties. All you need to do take some hydrogen peroxide and soak a cotton ball in it. Now use this cotton ball to dab on the affected region. Or you can even rinse the toe with hydrogen peroxide.

5. Just before going to bed, take a lemon wedge and place it on affected toe. Use a bandage to secure it and wear a sock. Next morning you will see that the skin has become soft. Now gently lift the nail and insert cotton between the skin and nail. Daily replace this cotton till it heals completely.

6. Take some tea tree oil and use it to massage the skin around ingrown nail. This will help in making the skin soft and will reduce the pressure.

7. Topical creams can be very helpful in treating ingrown toenail. Applying antibacterial creams on the affected region on regular basis will prove to be very useful.

8. While cutting your toenails you should be very careful. Remember not to cut them carelessly. Always cut your toenails straight.

9. Avoid pedicures on your infected toenails. Cosmetic materials can have harmful substances in them which can make the condition worse.

10. Always try to wear loose and comfortable shoes. This will prevent strain and pressure on your toes and will cause quick healing of ingrown toenail.

The above mentioned home remedies are some of the best home remedies for ingrown toenail. These home remedies are completely natural, easy to use and cheap, and are quite convenient to try at home.

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