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I have tiny glass particles in my finger from my cell phone and not sure who to see to get them removed?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Skin particles: These can be evaluated by an emergency room physician or by a surgeon. Sometimes, after assessment, such particles are treated only with warm salt water soaks and nature slowly excretes them.

Answered 5/18/2016

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I have tiny glass particles in my finger from my cell phone and not sure who to see to get them removed?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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