How To Treat An Ingrown Toenail With Natural Remedies

This consists of an encrustation of the nail in the skin of the finger or toe. This does not grow properly and the symptoms can be very painful.

They can occur on both the hands and the feet. However, they are more common on the feet, especially on the big toe.

In almost all cases, the pain is accompanied by other discomforts like reddening and inflammation. They must be treated in this way adequately so as not to develop an infection.

Fortunately, the injury is hardly ever severe enough to require medical intervention.

In most cases, with the help of some natural remedies, one can easily get rid of an ingrown toenail. 

Soak the feet

When the injury to the ingrown toenail is mild, a good way to treat it is to soak your feet in lukewarm water with salt.

By soaking your feet for 15 or 20 minutes, the skin and toenail soften and it is easier to extract it.

How to extract it?

• First of all, you have to dry your feet well. Then, using disinfected tweezers, the skin should be carefully lifted.
• Then, we introduce a piece of cotton soaked in water, to prevent the nail from penetrating the skin again.

However, since this is a fairly meticulous treatment, it is best done with the help of a professional.

Tea tree oil

The essential oil of tea tree is a natural product which has an incomparable antibiotic action.

Its application on ingrown toenails is a good way to prevent and also fight against infection to encourage healing.

How to use it ?

• It is enough to apply a few drops of essential oil on the affected fingers and nails.

Onion juice

This vegetable contains many anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents. They will therefore reduce the irritation in the affected finger, to promote healing.

Thanks to its ability to fight fungal infections and bacteria, onion juice is excellent for stopping microbial growth in the nail.

How to use it ?

• Soak a piece of cotton in a little onion juice and secure it on the nail with a bandage.

Garlic

Garlic is another antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug that can be used to treat this problem.

Its regular application helps to relieve the skin of the finger. You will be able to extract the nail in a natural way. 

How to use it ?

• Crush some garlic and apply it to the affected area, covering it with a bandage to work for an hour or two.

Bee honey

This product has antibiotic and antiviral properties which protect the affected area thus preventing possible infections. 

Although honey is not used to extract the nail, it is a method of preventing a more serious condition.

How to use it ?

• Take some bee honey and rub it on the affected area.

Epsom salts and vitamin E

This natural remedy combines the benefits of Epsom salts with vitamin E to relieve inflammation of the toe and also accelerate nail growth. It will thus be possible to extract the ingrown nail more easily.

Its properties calm irritation and keep the area free of pathogens to prevent the condition of the nail from getting worse.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt (20 g)
• 2 liters of hot water
• 1 vitamin E capsule

How to use them?

• First, soak the feet in a container with hot water (at a bearable temperature) and Epsom salts.
• Once the 15 minutes have elapsed, then soak a cotton ball with a little vitamin E and insert it into the ingrown nail to separate it from the skin.
• This process should be repeated several times until the nail grows, and it can be cut properly.

How to cut your nails?

One of the reasons why the nails get into the skin is the improper way of cutting them.

Indeed, the fact of cutting them too short or in the shape of a curve, increases the risk of suffering from this discomfort.

Thus, they should always be cut in a square shape, and if possible, using a file.

In any case, it is essential to follow each of the recommendations so as not to worsen the affection. 

If after several attempts, the ingrown toenail is still present, it is best to consult a doctor so that he can give you healing alternatives.