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Can there be an over-the-counter numbing medicine that could be used on an ingrown toe nail?
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No: An ingrown nail undercuts the skin and usually is painful and can get infected. The pain is a warning that you have a problem. The nails need trimming to eliminate the sharp edge and very hot foot soaks can be helpful you podiatrist can assist in this and probably has a cure.
Answered 11/13/2020
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No: Over the counter numbing medications do not penetrate deep enough to affect the nerves that supply the entire digit.
Answered 9/28/2016
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