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What are the other reasons for ingrown toenails apart from diabetes?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Ingrown toenails are generally seen on the great toes, the main cause of the deformity is compression of the toe from side to side by Ill-fitting footwear and improper cutting of the nail.

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Answered 12/2/2022

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