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How important is it to remove sand from toddler's superficial cut on palm (already disinfected)?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Important: The sand itself will harbor microbes, so make sure the wound is completely rinsed free of debris.
Answered 8/13/2012
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LACERATION: It is important to remove all debris from the cut to avoid infection. Healing is faster.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Not terribly: I think if you have cleaned this out already this is going to be fine. These little bits of sand will be hard to remove, for one, and it will work its way out of the wound in time. Poor baby!
Answered 11/30/2014
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