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A 20-year-old female asked:

When i woke up the tip of my right index finger was numb. i removed my acrylic nail from it yesterday. could this be the cause?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

Yes it could be: it may be an infection of the nail bed--have it looked at by a dr

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