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A member asked:
I have a splinter that is deep for a few months now, but i just noticed it is a splinter. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get it out: If you are unable to get it out easily yourself then see your doctor. These will usually abcess and cause problems until they are removed.
Answered 1/7/2019
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See a physician: Many small splinters will work their way out on their own. If a splinter is deep or doesn’t work it’s way out of the skin within a week or two then see a physician in person to have it removed and evaluated. Splinters can lead to significant infection in the skin and surrounding areas
Answered 12/12/2019
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