Ingrown Toenails: To Treat or Not to Treat at Home
You are in control of your health! These are three practical ways to manage ingrown toenails at home. Be careful and take care!
This awareness campaign is brought to you by the Coruña Foot and Ankle Institute (CFAI). Seek medical advice only from qualified healthcare professionals. This material is strictly for educational purposes only. CFAI is managed by an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon in the Philippines based in Bacolod City.
3 Ways to Treat Ingrown Toenails at Home:
Do not wear socks or shoes that are too tight.
Trim the nail straight across.
Soak in warm water to relieve swelling or pain.
When NOT to Treat Ingrown Toenails at Home:
If the ingrown nail does not improve.
If it becomes redder, warmer, and more painful.
If you see or feel any other changes to the ingrown nail.