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My 2 yo has glass too deep in foot to reach with tweezers . ?what can i do?
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See your PCP: Splinters can be left alone if they show no signs of inflammation & they will work their way out over time. If they are deep to the dermal junction, they may be anchored & expose deep skin to infection so extraction will be necessary. Most primary care providers have experience with brief extraction procedures that may include use of a local anesthetic.
Answered 9/28/2016
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