So I have an ingrown toe nail?

I'm currently just applying neosporin on the infected area but after times goes by its start to burn. Also, it feel a little numb at times. I want to go see a doctor soon because I'm scared of it getting gangrened, but my mother insists of applying the ointment and soaking my foot in water full of Epsom salt. Will this help it get better? Even tho it keeps getting more swollen by the time? Almost half of my toe is red..