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I got a splinter dug in and got it out but there's a white bump where it had went in, not sure what it is? it was caused by wood back scratcher but

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Ans: Well might very well be the start of the bacteria growing. Keep finger very clean and dry and yes Tao on the site see how you go in the next couple of days I'd worse see doctor and get antibiotic

Answered 9/14/2015

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A member asked:

I got a splinter dug in and got it out but there's a white bump where it had went in, not sure what it is? it was caused by wood back scratcher but

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

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