Depending on how severe your ingrown toenail condition has developed, home remedies may prove to be enough to cure your ailment. Cherrywood Foot Care provides Podiatrist on Merrick that accepts Healthfirst, and we can diagnose and provide you with the correct treatment needed. Below are a few home remedies you can try: Soak the affected area in warm water with Epsom salts and castile soap several times a day for 15-20 minutes. This will help relieve pain and can reduce the chances of a future infection. Carefully peel back the skin away from the ingrown nail, and place a small piece of cotton between your nail and skin. Replace the cotton as needed after every soak. Use an antibiotic cream on the affected toenail and cover it with a bandage. Wear shoes that have enough space for your toes, and wear sandals rather than shoes to limit any pressure on the affected toe.