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Treatment of the Nails

The nails should be kept clean by the daily use of the nail-brush and soap and water. After wiping the hands, but while they are still soft from the action of the water, gently push back the skin which is apt to grow over the nails, which will not only keep them neatly round- 1 fluid drachm; olive oil, 1/2 fluid ounce, mixed, ed, but will prevent the skin cracking around may be dropped into the ear every day. If their roots (hang-nails), and becoming sore. deaf from other causes, go to the physician. The points of the nails should be pared at avoided.

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