Remedy
Hepar Sulph (sulphur + oyster shell)
Hepar sulphuris calcareum
A leading remedy for ingrown nails that are extremely sensitive to touch, feel as though a splinter is embedded in the skin, and show signs of infection with thick yellow or white discharge.
Key indications
- Best for: Ingrown nails that are extremely tender and sensitive to touch
- Sensation of a splinter or sharp edge under the nail fold
- Redness, swelling, and thick yellow or white pus around the nail edge
- Chilly, irritable temperament with very low tolerance for cold air or pressure
Worse from
Cold air, touch, pressure, drafts
Better from
Warmth, warm compresses, keeping the foot still
Suggested dosage
30C every 6-12 hours during acute tenderness; taper as the nail edge settles and infection clears.
Frequently taken with
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.