How to get rid of an ingrown toenail?

i have an ingrown toenail on my left big toe that's been on and off for a few years.


it's never been treated by a doctor and i don't want them to cut half of it off or anything and it has puss coming out of the side.


so how can i treat it myself?





i read on the internet that cutting your nail in a V shape makes it more likely to be ingrown.How to get rid of an ingrown toenail?
Instructions


Difficulty: Moderate


Things You鈥檒l Need:





* Children's Sandals


* Men's Sandals


* Women's Sandals


* Isopropyl Alcohols


* Adhesive Bandages


* Antibiotic Creams


* Cotton Balls And Swabs


* Cuticle Creams


* Exfoliating Cleanser


* Gauze Pads Of Paper


* Nail Brushes


* Nail Buffers


* Nail Cleaners


* Nail Clippers


* Nail Files


* Pedicure Kits


* Toe Separators





Step1


Wipe your instruments off with alcohol or betadine. Be sure to get the undersides of your nail clippers, as that is the cutting surface that will be against your skin.


Step2


Put 2 capfuls of povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution, into 1/2 gal. warm water. Put your foot in the water and soak for 10 minutes.


Step3


Dry foot thoroughly and then insert nail clippers under the nail border.


Step4


Clip out the ingrown toenail at a slight angle. Try not to cut your skin - keep the bottom of the clipper as close to the bottom of the nail plate as possible.


Step5


Grasp the corner and gently pull it out, once the nail is cut.


Step6


Wipe the area gently with an alcohol or a betadine-soaked gauze pad or cotton swab.


Step7


Soak your toe for 20 minutes each day in the Betadine solution for three days, or until soreness is gone. After soaking, dry gently and apply an adhesive bandage and some antibiotic cream.


Step8


Insert a sliver of cotton between the nail and the skin, for a few days. This will keep pressure off the toe. Remove the cotton as soon as the nail begins to grow out and away from the toe.


Step9


Wear loose shoes or go barefoot as much as possible, while your toenail is healing. Your goal is to eliminate any pressure from pushing against your toe.


Step10


See your podiatrist for chronic ingrown toenails. He may manipulate and elevate the end of your nail to prevent pressure on soft toe tissue, or correct the problem surgically.


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Tips %26amp; Warnings





* Try not to leave nail fragments, as they'll probably become ingrown again.


* If there is bleeding, elevate the foot and apply an ice pack for 10 minutes with light pressure.


* If bleeding is excessive, consult a podiatrist.


* If you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or circulatory problems, consult a physician before self-treating foot problems.


* If severe swelling, redness, heat and pain persist for two days or if you see a break in the skin and feel feverish, consult a physician.


* This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.





How to get rid of an ingrown toenail?
The only true way to get rid of it is to see the doctor.
um try soaking it in water when it hurts or is pussing thats what i do but idk if it will help u... but good luck