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    There are several easy and painless ways of treating ingrown toe nails. But supposing you are a diabetic patient then it is better to consult a doctor than try any of these remedies yourself because it can cause complications. It is essential to treat these nail problems because otherwise it may cause more complicated problems in future. An ingrown toe nail is nothing but a nail with a downward curve digging into the skin usually at the borders.

    It can cause infections, itching, burning, pain and swelling. If you do not have an infection then you can easily treat an ingrown toe nail at home itself. One simple method is to fill a tub with lukewarm water and add Epsom salt to it. Now immerse your foot with the ingrown nail and gently massage the sides to reduce the pain and burning sensation. Trimming the nails properly and wearing proper footwear are long term methods to avoid ingrown nails.
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    Priya 

    answered 3 years ago

    If the problem persists go seek out a podiatrist they might have to cut the infected section of the toenail away and burn it to prevent it from regrowing. Also do not use peroxide or triple antibiotic cream for this slows the healing process. Trust me I just recently had surgery on my left big toenail and my doctor advised me to soak my foot in warm water with epsom salt for 20 minutes twice a day and take prescribed medicine since it got infected. There's less than 5% chance of it regrowing.
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