The treatment landscape for ingrown toenails includes a range of options, from simple home remedies to surgical interventions. Initial treatments often involve wearing open-toed or wide-toed shoes to reduce pressure on the affected area and soaking the foot in warm water to soften the nail and promote healing. Dental floss may be used to gently lift the ingrown edge of the nail. If the ingrown toenail becomes infected, antibiotics such as cephalexin may be prescribed. In severe or recurrent cases, a nail avulsion procedure to remove the ingrown portion of the nail may be necessary.