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Prevent ingrown toenails
Created: Friday, January 31, 2003
Ingrown toenails - when a section of the nail curves into the flesh of the toe - are often caused by poorly fitting shoes and improperly trimmed toenails.

The McKinley Health Centre at the University of Illinois, USA, suggests you prevent ingrown toenails by:

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  • Cutting your toenails straight across without tapering the corners.
  • Not wearing shoes and socks that are too tight.

If you develop an ingrown toenail, prevent it from becoming infected by keeping your feet clean. – (HealthScout News)

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