What to do with ingrown toenail without podiatrist?

Soak: In warm salt water. Try to wear open toe shoe.

See below: Soak the toe in luke warm water with some liquid detergent mixed in. Use a cuticle stick to push the skin away from the nail and try to lift the edge of the nail and pack a piece of cotton under the nail. Applu antiseptic cream and bandaid.

It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Ingrown: You should soak the toe in epsom salt and warm water for 5-10 min on a daily basis.

Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Keep it clean: And antibiotic ointment to prevent further infection. The piece of nail has to come out the skin its piercing to make the problem go away. Go see a Pod to get that done