|Articles|January 1, 2012
Idea Exchange: A less painful way to remove torn nails
Ophthalmic proparacaine can help with this sensitive procedure.
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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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