How Are Ingrown Toenails Treated?

Ungus incarnatus or Onychocriptosis are the scientific names for this problem, which can be very painful and uncomfortable and mostly affects the big toe.

Ingrown toenails should always be treated to avoid more serious problems. Natural home remedies can speed up the recovery process.

Ungus incarnatus or onychocriptosis are the scientific names for this problem, which can be very painful and uncomfortable and mostly affects the big toe.

There may be swelling and inflammation. Ingrown toenails  always need treatment to avoid more serious problems. Read on to learn more about treatment options.

Treatment of ingrown toenails

• Take a 15-20 minute foot bath with the water nice and warm. This can  relieve pain and prevent inflammation. Using an antibacterial soap can be very useful here.
• Thoroughly dry your feet and toes and run some dental floss under the nail. This process is very important for the nail to grow properly, and the  thread should be changed every day.

• Cut the nails straight and file them into a square if necessary. The nails should not be trimmed round, as this can promote ingrowth.
• Use an antibiotic ointment, cream, and gel.
•  Closed shoes or stockings should not be worn during treatment and to avoid pain or aggravation .

Natural home remedies for pain relief

In addition to the treatment described, the following tips can be used to speed up the recovery process for ingrown nails.

• Onion juice : Apply the onion juice directly to the affected nail, then let it dry. Repeat the process several times and you will quickly notice an improvement.
• Salt water : Prepare a salt solution, then apply it to the affected area every night before bed. Bandage the toe, then let the salt water work all night.
• Lemon : Rub a slice of lemon directly on the affected area, then stick it in place for a few hours.
• Garlic : Garlic is a very powerful natural antibiotic that can be very helpful against inflammation in the case of ingrown nails. Crush a clove of garlic, then apply it directly to the area.
• Tea tree oil : This essence also works as a natural antibiotic. Then apply a few drops directly to the affected area.

• Carrot : Wash and mash a carrot until it becomes a paste. Apply this to the affected area, then bandage the toe for a few hours. This process should then be repeated twice a day.

More tips against ingrown toenails

• If the pain is unbearable, a doctor should be seen who can prescribe a pain reliever.
• If you have diabetes, a doctor should definitely check the treatment.
• Stay barefoot at home to ventilate your feet and then stop the bacteria from multiplying. Bacteria love warm and humid environments, so closed shoes should be avoided.

• Avoid high and uncomfortable shoes. A tight shoe can cause great pain.
• Don’t forget: proper nail hygiene is essential to prevent ingrown nails. Take care of your nails regularly and clean and trim them correctly so that the problem doesn’t recur.