00:005 Natural Ways to Treat an Ingrown Toe
00:08Ingrown toenail is a condition where the tip of the nail grows into the surrounding skin.
00:13Usually occurs in the big toe.
00:16Here are 5 ways to treat it naturally.
00:191. Soak in warm salt water
00:22Soaking your feet in warm water mixed with salt can help reduce swelling and soften the skin around your nails.
00:30Salt water also helps clean wounds and prevent infection.
00:342. Use cotton
00:36By placing a small cotton ball under the edge of the nail that is embedded in the skin, the nail position is slowly lifted and can grow out,
00:44no longer stabbing in.
00:463. Use loose footwear
00:49This method improves air circulation around the toes, thus helping to reduce moisture that can trigger growth.
00:57bacteria and slow down the healing process.
01:014. Don't cut your nails too short.
01:04When toenails are cut too short, the tips of the nails tend to grow into the skin.
01:10As a result, the edge of the nail can pierce the skin and cause inflammation, pain and swelling.
01:16Although safe and easy, this method can only be done if the ingrown toenail is still relatively mild.
01:22However, if the big toe feels increasingly painful and severely swollen, even if pus comes out, immediately consult a doctor.
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