<human>:  How to I treat ingrown toenails at home?
<bot>: To safely and effectively treat an ingrown toenail at home you should: 
1. Soak the affected area in warm water for 20 minutes each day to help soften the skin around the toenail.
2. After soaking, gently lift the corner of the ingrown nail and slide a piece of clean, disinfected cotton or dental floss underneath.
3. If the toenail is still embedded in the skin, trim the nail with scissors curved downwards.
4. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the nail and cover it with a bandage. Repeat the soaking and trimming process every few days if necessary.
5. Seek medical help if the infection worsens, spreads to other parts of the foot, or if the toe becomes red, swollen, and painful.