Idea Exchange: A less painful way to remove torn nails

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Ophthalmic proparacaine can help with this sensitive procedure.

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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