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Ingrown toenail

Alternative Names: Onychocryptosis; Unguis incarnatus Prevention: To prevent an ingrown toenail: Wear shoes that fit properly. Trim toenails straight across the top and not too short. Keep the feet clean and dry. People with diabetes should have routine foot exams and nail care. References: Text Continues Below Information from your family doctor. Ingrown toenails. Am Fam Physician. 2004; 70(5): 927. Nandedkar T. An update on disorders of the nails. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005; 52(5): 877-887. DeLauro NM. Onychocryptosis.Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2004; 21(4): 617-630.

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