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How to get rid of ingrown toenails
Check with your doctor or podiatrist first if you are diabetic.
Hot water will cause the area around your ingrown toenail to swell, so don't use hot water. Do this for 15-30 minutes at least twice daily.
The goal here is twofold: to soften the toenail and prevent the ingrown nail from becoming infected. Soak your foot in a mixture of cool to warm water and epsom salt.