An Ingrowing Toe Nail
March 9th, 2020
Put a small piece of tallow in a spoon and heat it very hot and pour it over the granulations. This acts like magic.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
Nails (Ingrowing)
February 7th, 2018
Scrape surface — a piece of glass is good for this purpose. Cut in V-shape. Pack absorbent cotton under affected side. Paint with iodine.
Source: The Mary Frances First Aid Book, Jane Eayre Fryer
For Ingrowing Toenail
May 23rd, 2015
Take one drachm of muriatic acid, one drachm of nitric acid, and one ounce of chloride of zinc. Apply one drop of this mixture to the affected part once a day. This gives instant relief to the pain caused by ingrowing toenail.
Source: Audel’s Household Helps, Hints and Receipts