
The Benefits of the Silver Nitrate Stick for Ingrown Toenails
The silver nitrate stick or pen helps dry out wounds and accelerate healing. It’s a natural product—a stone composed of silver nitrate and potassium nitrate. When used on an ingrown toenail, it cauterizes the wound by drying out the granulation tissue that forms on the skin. From the first application, the silver nitrate stick disinfects and relieves the ingrown nail.
Compare the different treatments for ingrown toenails in our reference article.
How to Apply a Silver Nitrate Stick on an Ingrown Toenail
The silver nitrate stick must be used with care. Do not touch the white stone with your fingers, as it can cause burns. For first-time use, moisten the tip of the stick with a drop of water.
You can then apply the pen directly to the wound for a few seconds. The wound may turn white after application—this is normal. The stick cauterizes the wound immediately. Continue treatment until full healing.
If you see no improvement within 48 hours, notice redness, intense pain, or develop a fever, consult a doctor or a podiatrist.

The Natural Solution by Poderm
Poderm has developed a Soothing Serum specifically for ingrown toenails. This targeted treatment offers reparative properties: it acts mechanically by forming a lipidic film that immediately relieves the pain caused by ingrown nails.
Used once or twice a day on the affected nail, it helps soothe the skin around the nail and supports the regrowth of a healthy nail.