This part of the toe is usually exquisitely painful. Pus may ooze from the where infection has set in. Once the ingrown nail has been clearly established, it is usually difficult to rectify the situation without having your health care provider remove the ingrown portion of the toenail. One thing to try prior to this is to give the toe some good, long soaks in warm water. This may soften up the skin and nail enough to allow it to be clipped back.
Most nails become ingrown at the edge of the nail.
Therefore, if the end of the nail remains close to the end of the toe, it will have little chance to become ingrown at that spot. Cut the nail straight across at the top but round the two corners to conform to the shape of the toe. If you notice the nail starting to become ingrown, try gently lifting the edge to trim it back. If warm soaks are not relieving the pain, redness, and pus. Learn about your baby's developmental milestones.