How do you get rid of a ingrown toenail?

what other options do I have besides having to toenail ripped out?How do you get rid of a ingrown toenail?
I had a bad ingrown toenail a couple years ago that wouldn't go away. I tried soaking in Epsom salts, which works for a while, and cutting the pieces out. Eventually, it would grow back in and cause more pain. I ended up going to a podiatrist and having the toenail actually cut out on each side so that only the middle part of the toenail was left. It didn't hurt at all (they numb it up REAL well) and I haven't had one since. Well worth the Dr. visit.





Good luck!How do you get rid of a ingrown toenail?
See the podiatrist (foot doctor). The procedure is very simple and it will be much less of a hassle than if you decide to do ';surgery'; on yourself.
Take a pair of nippers and cut it out or just put antibiotic ointment on it and hope it goes away
Easiest way is to cut a little piece of toe nail on the side of your toe that hurts, then pull it out. You should be pulling your toe nail up towards your head so it's taking out the ingrown-toenail. Some people thinks it hurts, it feels relieving to me.





Also-- you can try putting your toe in warm salt water and massaging (sp?) it out.