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I have a hangnail that's making my finger sore-- how do i get rid of it?
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See below: Soak the finger in warm water with some liquid dish washing detergent.Take a cuticle stick and push the skin away from the nail. Try to pack a small piece of cotton under the edge. Apply antiseptic and bandaid.
Answered 10/9/2012
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