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There are many over-the-counter products for treatment of ingrown toenails, some contain natural agents and others contain chemicals, or both. The best natural options for ingrown toenails contain tea tree oil, menthol, or other essential oils. What you can try at home for ingrown toenails: Fill a basin with 8 liters (2 gallons) hot water and several tablespoons epsom salt or sea salt, stir until it dissolves then soak your foot for 20 minutes, then rinse, dry, and apply clean socks. Repeat every day until the redness disappears.
The hot water will soften the skin around the ingrown nail and the salt will help combat infection and reduce swelling. Advertisement: Another option is to add one tablespoon of salt, or sea salt, to a pint of lukewarm water, soak gauze in it and apply to your ingrown toenails for 10 to 15 minutes.