Ingrown toenail: what to do to treat it?

For essential care, try foot baths. Use warm water with a sanitizing solution, soak for fifteen minutes three times a day per day. The warm water will allow the fat around the hoof to degenerate and prevent it from starting properly. The sanitizing solution will prevent the spread of bacteria that can cause fungus.

If it's not too bad, try placing a piece of muslin between the hoof rib and the groin to make it fit and spread between the flesh and allow you to dig out the pus if necessary. Avoid tight shoes and high heels that add pressure to the lesions during the day.

Allow your feet to air out continuously to remove bacteria-filled sweat. If the condition persists or worsens, if you have difficulty breathing or are diabetic, consult a cardiologist. They will prescribe antibiotics to reduce the condition and may prescribe medications from a podiatrist.

Occasionally, the only solution is to dry up the pus. One of the least invasive techniques is phenolization. This is performed by a dermatologist and involves mutilating the ingrown part of the hoof, burning the scratch, and applying an all-powerful disinfectant to prevent recurrence.