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I have two small splinters in my foot. was able to extract most of the material (wood) with a needle, the area is red how do i treat this wound?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds infected: and like there is retained material. Seek care so the other foreign material can be removed and the infection can be treated.

Dr McFadden and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2014

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A member asked:

I have two small splinters in my foot. was able to extract most of the material (wood) with a needle, the area is red how do i treat this wound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr McFadden and another doctor agreed

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