Treating a Nail Infection
Treating a Nail InfectionSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewTry home treatment if you think you have an infection in
the skin around your nail. - Soak your foot or hand 2 to 3 times each day in a
solution of 1 tsp (5 g) of salt dissolved in
4 cups (1 L) warm water.
After soaking, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a bandage.
- Do not try to
remove any part of the affected nail.
- Remove an artificial nail if
you think you have an infection around or under a nail.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofOctober 13, 2016 Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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