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Relieving pain of a hangnail?
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Trim the: Hangnail, apply antibiotic ointment and band aid.
Answered 8/19/2012
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See below: Soaking and topical antibitic cream or ointment will be helpful. Hang nail needs to be removed. Consult with a physician.
Answered 10/3/2016
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