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Onicocriptosis; Uña enterrada; Avulsión de uña (avulsión ungueal); Escisión de la matriz ungueal
Use zapatos que ajusten apropiadamente. Los zapatos que usted usa a diario deben tener buen espacio alrededor de los dedos. Los zapatos que use para caminar vigorosamente o para correr deben tener también mucho espacio, pero no deben ser demasiado amplios.
Al arreglarse las uñas de los dedos:
Mantenga los pies limpios y secos. Las personas con diabetes deben hacerse exámenes rutinarios del pie y cuidarse las uñas.
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