Home treatment options for ingrown toenails include:
• Soaking the affected foot a few times a day. Then, keep the toe dry.
• Trim the nails straight across. Don’t curve the sides or cut them too short.
• Put a small piece of floss or cotton under the nail with a small amount of antiseptic to reroute the growth.
• Wear open-toed shoes as much as possible and avoid ill-fitted, tight shoes.
• Avoid using sharp objects to dig under the nail, as this can lead to infection.