How do i get rid of an infection from an ingrown nail?

Ingrown nail?: An ingrown nail or a pincer nail may be treated with a nail avulsion in order to remove the piece of nail growing into the skin and causing an inflammatory foreign body reaction / providing an entry point for infection.

Pain, redness.: Redness and pain along the nail border, sometimes with drainage indicates an ingrown toenail. If your ingrown nail is infected, you'll likely need antibiotics, and possibly a nail procedure. While waiting to see your doctor, soak the toe 10 min/day in luke warm water and epsom salts, use a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment, and cover with a bandaid.