Treating Ingrown Toenails Yourself: How to Properly Use a Corner Lifter & Probe
A slightly ingrown toenail can often be freed yourself with the right tool. Important: in case of inflammation, pus or severe pain, this belongs in the hands of a podiatrist or doctor.
The right tools
- Corner lifter: gently lifts the corner of the nail.
- Probe: releases the nail edge from the nail fold.
- Cotton hook / tamponade: to place a little cotton wool under the corner so the nail grows over the skin.
Corner lifter & probe – available here
Exactly the instruments described in this article:
- Ruck Nagelfalzinstrument doppelseitig – lifts the ingrown edge gently
- Eckennagelzange – Schneide seitlich verjüngt – removes the troublesome nail corner cleanly
- Eckenheber und Nagelhautschieber – two working ends in one instrument
Our recommendations
- Eckenheber mit Sonde – two functions in one instrument.
- Doppelsonde & Löffelinstrument – versatile for the nail fold.
- Tamponaden-Sonde doppelseitig – for inserting cotton wool.
Frequently asked questions
When should I see a podiatrist?
With inflammation, pus, diabetes or severe pain – then do not treat it yourself.
How do I prevent it?
Cut nails straight, not round, and not too short.
