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If I put curry powder, alcohol, or water on my ingrown toenail with a Band Aid will it draw out the infection? I am getting it out soon, just need help.
By Anna
Try soaking it in a container of warm water with a cup of Epsom Salts in it. That will draw the infection. Curry etc. sounds like torture. Unless you need a bandage for comfort it is better to expose the toe to the air. Maybe you could wear a sandal or slipper. Soak it like this three times a day. If the infection isn't gone in 2 days see a Dr. Infection can travel and affect your whole body. Then you are in trouble. You can get drops at a drug store that toughen the skin and really help with the pain. I cant remember the name, but they work and have been around a long time. They are just for pain and irritation though, not the infection. Good luck!
I've had an ingrown toenail for 3 yrs. How can I get relief from it?
By Pankti
Not something to mess with. Chiropodist your best bet. Most GPs will arrange.
I am looking for a remedy for an ingrown toenail. Can't I just cut the toe off and be done with it?
By John from St. Louis, MO
After your bath or shower when the nail is still soft, put a tiny piece of cotton under the ingrown part. Don't use too much the first time. This will hold the nail up as it dries. You must keep doing this until the nail is above the side of the toe.
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What home remedy can I use to get rid of an ingrown toe nail?
I need some major help. I have an ingrown toenail that seems to be too far grown into the side of my toe.
