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| Splinter! This afternoon, as I was reaching for a door knob, I got a woodne splinter that went under my fingernail! I have done what i can, but its way under there. First of all, is there a chance I will get infection? Will it eventually come out, or I have to get it out no matter what? I already bit off the fingernail, and tried to get to the splinter with no success, and it hurts. Yes all soaked with Alcohol and Hydrogen peroxide. What now?? Suggestions, please...
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Dear Billie ,
This wooden splinter has to be taken out , otherwise it will infect your nail and soft tissues . Please go and see a doctor ( surgeon ) so that he will take it out . You may need a Tetanus booster also if you have nor received it for the last 8 years and antibiotics.
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