[header] How to cure an infected toe [title] Assess your symptoms. [step] Sometimes it can be hard to tell what kind of infection you have in your toe and if it is serious or not. It could be a simple ingrown toenail or a more serious infection that could spread into the rest of your body. 
In order to tell the difference you should assess your symptoms. [substeps] The signs and symptoms of a light infection include: pain and/or tenderness, swelling, redness, and increased warmth in the area.