Does anyone have a few hints for sectoning toenails?
[ Here is a selection of many replies to this frequently asked question. ] Answer 1. 10% Potassium hydroxide. Soak them for at least 4 hrs, but not more than 8. Noreen S. Gilman (n4xiu[AT]gate.net) Answer 2. I have not cut toenails for years. (I do cut my own personal toenails of course!) However, we used to soak them for a short time in Nair, which i believe is like Neet, and we got an excellent section. [See also Answers 4 and 5.] The procedure is to process the nails, and after they are embedded treat the paraffin block by putting it in a petri dish containing the Nair. The Nair is put in first and then the block is put on top. We treat the block for 5-10 minutes depending on the size of the nails. We wipe off the block, try cutting it and put it back for further treatment if needed. It is best to cool the block on iced water after treatment and before cutting and to take the first sections. Marjorie Hagerty (mhagerty[AT]emc.org) Answer 3. I learned a new technique at one of the out
