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Visit a foot doctor (podiatrist). Ingrown toenails that become infected should not be treated at home, which is true for most infected wounds. Visit a podiatrist, more commonly known as a foot doctor, to get treatment for your infection. If the infection and nail are bad enough, minor surgery may be required.
If it is early in the course of the ingrown toenail, then home care may be successful in preventing the need for surgery. 1  Soak the foot in warm water four times a day. 2  There is no need to add soap, salts, or antibacterial agents to the water. 3  Wash the foot, including the affected area, twice a day with soap and water.