Is there any way of fixing an ingrown toenail yourself?

Answer by  Dustin (359)

Soak the foot in Epsom salt every day for an hour. Try and pry the nail out of the flesh and cut it if possible. This should be started as soon as the first sign of pain is noticed.

Answer by  pixlove (58)

Using nail trimmers, pull the ingrown nail portion out. Trim it off as straight as possible. Soak your toe in epsom salts and water. See a doctor if it's infected.

Answer by  fishy (1085)

The best practice is to cut the nail straight across, not on a curve, if this doesn't work you will have to see a podiatrist.

Answer by  Marsha94 (618)

In the center of your toe, cut as deep of a V in your nail as you can without hurting yourself. The nail will naturally grow together, pulling it out of the sides.

Answer by  wigglewasp (781)

You can buy wider shoes and that shouldn't make an ingrown toe nail any worse. But if it's really bad then you do have to go the doctor.