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Idea Exchange: A less painful way to remove torn nails

Jan 1, 2012
VETERINARY MEDICINE

To decrease the discomfort of removing a torn nail, we place a drop of ophthalmic proparacaine on the torn nail five minutes before removal.

Dr. Keena Van Horn
Port Orchard, Wash.

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