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What to do if i poked through my skin with pencil?
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Clean the : puncture wound with warm water and soap. Clean out any graphite so it does not discolor your skin. You can apply a thin ribbon of antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandaid. Have you had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years?
Answered 9/27/2017
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