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What is the definition or description of: surgical removal of a fingernail or toenail?
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Well: One is a finger and the other is a toe. Other than that, they're pretty much the same. Dermatologists deal with fingers and podiatrists deal with toes (unless it's hanging below your ankles). It's a pretty simple and easy procedure.
Answered 12/5/2012
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See below: Local anesthetic is administered to numb the toe, then a nail splitter is used to cut a portion of the nail. The nail section is removed and then a chemical applied to cauterized the tissue. This will stop the nail from growing back. An antiseptic and dressing is then applied.
Answered 1/29/2013
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