Tips on home treatment for ingrown toenail?
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I don't think there is a home treatment for this.  If you seriously want to take the pain away go to a doctor.  It usually requires a little surgery.\n\nI feel your pain if you can't afford it.  After all I have a wisdom tooth that is killin' me every once in awhile.\n\nBut otherwise check out this link.  It has very informative information.\n\nhttp://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/47/83.cfm
826858
I've had similar problems, not that I didn't have the money, just that I didn't want to spend the money on a doctor cutting on my foot. I had a bad one that went on for several months, soaking it and trying to fix it myself, until finally one day it hurt so bad I couldn't walk on it. I used some Peroxide to wash and clean it and then slowly started working with a small pair of scissors, the kind most women have for whatever they use them for lol, to move then end of the nail up out of the place that hurts...it took a while and it was painful at times, but as soon as I got it worked up and could break it off, it felt sooo much better. I know this isn't the safest or healthiest way, but if you keep everything clean and sterile it wouldn't hurt. I fixed mine and it's not bothered me for over 4 months now. Hope this helps a little.
137328
Do you have an ingrown toenail? You should see a doctor before it turns green.
140219
What causes an ingrown toenail?\n\nWhile many things can cause ingrown toenails, the major causes are shoes that don't fit well and improperly trimmed nails. Shoes that are too tight press the sides of the nail and make it curl into the skin. Nails that are peeled off at the edge or trimmed down at the corners are also more likely to become ingrown.\n\nTo avoid ingrown toenails, you should cut your nails straight across. The top of the nail should make a straight line.\n\n\n\nWhat is the best treatment for a painful ingrown toenail?\n\nWhen the problem is mild, you may only need to soak your foot in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes and place dry cotton, such as part of a cotton ball, under the corner of the nail. Signs that the problem is getting worse include increasing pain, swelling and drainage of the area. Sometimes minor surgery is needed to remove the part of the nail that is poking into the skin.
372434
I wouldn't try it, if I were you,dear!Granted some home remedies may work for you.Although depending on how bad they are,you maybe taking a Chance!Anyhow,I would really just go and see the doctor!He will be able to remove them much more quickly and efficiently!Plus,if you remove them yourself,and do not remove all of it.You take the chance of having them grow back!And possibly even bigger!Not to mention the pain!OUCH!The doctor can remove them by freezing them!Or by burning them off.There are many other ways the doctor can do it.Plus,he can numb you!So you will not be in as much pain!I just think if you want it done right,then see a physician!I know a young girl who had warts everywhere.On her fingers,hands,legs,and face!I mean,it was really bad!Well,anyway she had to go to the doctor,and he did a really good job of removing all of them!Of course it is totally up to you.However,I would look into it.It really would be the best way to get rid of them permanently!Good-Luck to you!And I wish you well!
224350
Many of the "cures" that you find on the net contain Tea Tree oil. After looking at some of the sites, I realized that I have one toe nail that doesn't look or feel quite right so I am going to the healthfood store today to get some tea tree oil. I have used it before for other things like my husbands dermatitis and for tooth picks for bad breath. This oil kills bacteria and fungus as well as some virus's. I will look around at the store and see if there is any better over the counter suggestion (besides what you can get at Wally World and Walgrees). It might be possible to take a pill or three, I will ask my herbal specialist and get back to you!
825747
Home treatments cannot cure genital warts. However, a health professional may prescribe medication that you can use at home, such as podofilox lotion or gel or imiquimod cream.  These appear to be the most effective medication options that can be applied at home. Read the instructions carefully before using these medications.\n\nYou can use at-home care to feel more comfortable:\n \nTake sitz baths. Fill a tub with a few inches of warm water and sit in it for 10 or 15 minutes every day. \nSqueeze warm water from a bottle over your genital area to provide comfort and cleansing. \nUse a heat lamp or a hair dryer several times a day to dry your genital area. Make sure to hold the lamp or dryer at least 18 inches from your skin. \n\nCaution: Do not use nonprescription wart removal products to treat genital warts. These products are not intended for the genital area and may cause serious burning.
394953
use a knife and tweezer to remove the ingrown hairs. just pop the pimples
815502
if it wasn't ripped off completely, you can use super glue to hold it together until it grows out enough to clip off\n\nif it did rip completely off, file the edges of it as it is growing back in to prevent ingrown nails
161371
No, sorry it won't draw out the ingrown toenail!\n\n....This is what my doctor told me to do....\n\n1. Soak it in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes. (adding something to the water is not necessary)!\n\n2. Dry it really well.\n\n3. Take some Hydrogen Peroxide put some on a Q-tip and apply it to the affected area.\n\n4. Rince off the peroxide. Dry really well (blow dryer suggested)\n\n5. Next you will need to have some (Betadine) (Povidone Iodine Topical Solution). Take another q-tip dip it in and apply to the toe making sure you cover the whole affected area. \n\n6. Dry with a blow dryer to make sure it is really dry! The only time it should be covered with a band-aid is if you have your shoes on.. The more air it gets the better..\n\n7. This will have to be done three times a day.\n\nWithin 3-5 days i saw a big improvement (it really depends on how bad it is.\n\nIt is very painful.......\n\nHope this helps you!\n\nIf you do all of this it should go away!\n\nHope this works for you! Hope you feel better!\n\nI know i am probably too late answering this question. Sorry! :-(
72527
You need to take nail scissors and cut the side of the nail that's embedded and pull it out of the skin.\n\nThen you need a several times a day regimen of using hydrogen peroxide on it.. followed by neosporin.. and a bandaid.  \n\nSoaking in salt water (epsom preferably) will also help.  \n\nIn all honesty.. you may need to go to the doctor.\n\nHere's a good article:\n\nhttp://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/ingrown-toenail.htm
822405
Hmm, for an inner ear infection my mom used to put a clove of garlic in our ear.  It was supposed to draw out the infection somehow.  I had inner ear infections a lot as a child, and it always helped the pain if I put a hot water bottle (or rice sock, made by putting about 2 cups of rice in a clean tube sock, tying the end and heating it up in the microwave for a few minutes) over my ear.  Colloidal silver was another remedy that she used (taken orally) on my siblings; zinc, goldenseal, Echinacea, and vitamin C are all helpful for ear infections.  You can get these at most larger drug stores or discount stores and the recommended dosages are on the bottles.\n\nGood luck, I hope you feel better soon!
90990
Foot spas and foot scrubs. If stubborn and hard use salicylic acid :-)
670663
Please, follow the doc's advice. Keep regular follow up appointments and do not try at home procedures. You must trust the doctor and follow his/her advice. If you do not believe the doctor is doing all possible or doubt the treatment, seek a second licensed physician. Your daughters health and well being is worth more than receiving hazardous advice from public sources. I am a RN and would not consider giving advice for at home procedures...Let alone those who are unlicensed. Seek a podiatrist.
1060147
Go to the store and get blister pads.  They really work and shorten the healing time.
72533
Cut a V shaped notch in the center of the toenail. It will take about a month to notice the improvement and you may have to continue for about a year to keep it from reoccuring. Also its hell on your socks.
216976
I too suffered many years with ingrown toenails on my big toes.  They are hereditary by the way.\nI used to try and dig and cut them myself but unfortunately I inherited my father's thick toes and it got too painful.\nI used to get it so bad that it actually hurt to walk and God forbid I hit my foot into anything.\n\nWhat I eventually did and I would highly recommend to anyone is to see a foot Doctor( podiatrist) and have them surgically removed (not the entire nail, just the ingrown part).  It is a simple procedure and I have not had any pain since.  \nGood luck