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How would i treat an ingrown toenail infection without going to the doctor?
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Soak in: Warm salt water. Remove ingrown spicule of nail using a nail cutter.
Answered 1/5/2019
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You shouldn't.: An infection from an ingrown toenail can become serious. Soak the toe in warm water and epsom salts, apply an antibiotic cream and sterile band-aid then see a podiatrist w/in 2-3 days. If you start running a fever or get red streaking from the toe up into the foot go to the emergency room.
Answered 3/13/2020
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