4. Hydrogen Peroxide
The engineers of water treatment plants use this chemical to treat drinking water. Hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and sterilizes water to make it drinkable. This compound has disinfectant properties that are ideal for treating ingrown toenails.
Hydrogen peroxide is rapidly dissolved in water and hydrogen. This chemical is effective and safe for treating an ingrown nail. You can buy it at your local pharmacy. Many people use a mild solution of this chemical to bleach their hair.
Disinfectant properties reduce inflammation, pain and infection risk. Hydrogen peroxide softens your skin. After several treatments, the ingrown nail is easy to remove and trim. Add half a cup hydrogen peroxide to warm water in your foot bath. Two or three times per day, soak your foot in warm water for 20-30 minutes. You will notice an immediate improvement and the condition should heal within a week.
