To ask where I go to get dcs stone stuck under skin treated?

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Some months ago now, my 6 year old DC fell and bumped her forehead at school badly. I cleaned it up and it began to heal over.

Once the scab dropped off, it's become obvious a small stone is stuck in there. This hurts her if she catches it, plus looks awful.

Where would I get something like this treated? I don't want to wait 6 weeks for a doctors appointment only to be told to go elsewhere (plus I'm not sure a doctor could deal with this in the surgery.
Also, it's not an emergency, so not an a&he job.

Walk on centre?

Walk in centre, that should say!

I think the GP would be able to refer to a skin clinic who would be able to remove. I doubt the GP could deal with it themselves but hey can get you referred to the right place.

Try phoning 111. They should point you in the right direction x

I would’ve said GP but why on earth is it 6 weeks for an appointment?

Walk in centre-hadn't thought of that! Will see where my nearest one is.

Re a referral-that's a good idea. If I have to go this route, I hope it doesn't take months.

I’d plaster magnesium sulphate on it every night under a plaster/ dressing and just let it be drawn out at home.

0hCrepe-no appointments available sooner.
Unless it's an emergency m, where you ring up same day and hope you can get through before the slots go. Stupid set up.

whitershadeofpale-would this work on fully healed skin? I'll buy some to try today if so.

Well that’s where you’d start for a referral usually. Could you say it’s an emergency in term of worried about infection?
Another option would be to research private clinics but I think that’s only quite common in London.

It's almost certain to work its way to the top and come out on its own. Put cream or mag sulphate on under a plaster to help the skin get soggy.

I’d try Walk in centre first then if no joy try above methods at home until you can get a gp appointment. Bless her must be horrible for her.

I’m not 100% sure but worth a go!

I’ve used it for splinters that we’re truly lodged in with success.

Doctors appointment. They won't deal with it then and there but might get you to come back if they do minor surgery or will refer you on. I agree the cream and plaster method is worth trying - it probably will work its way out.

I'd ring the Dr's and ask for their advice. I would have thought maybe a nurse could help?

Mag sulph can be irritating.

Buy some Duoderm from a pharmacy, it’s a dressing that can draw out foreign bodies.

Or see the practice nurse.

GP for referral to plastics (GP).
Walk in centre unlikely to do onward referrals.

Do you have a minor injuries unit at your a and e?
You could ask the local pharmacist for advice
Or ring the surgery and ask their advice

Just book an emergency appointment with the GP. Most GPs now have very limited pre bookable slots and do on the day appointments or walk in and wait instead. I think they expect that lots of them will just be non-emergency people who couldn’t get a routine appointment.

Oh another idea - you could use push doctor. Think it’s £20 for an online consult via Skype - they’re actual GPs and it’s NHS approved so I presume they can refer - I know they can prescribe.

It's almost certain to work its way to the top and come out on its own.

That's exactly what happened to an old school friend - more than thirty years later! Didn't do them any harm in the intervening years at all.

Some pharmacies do free on-line doctor appointments.

I used Magnesium Sulphate on a large splinter that was well healed over. Its worth giving it a go, but otherwise get a practice nurse to have a look.

A&E - the clue is in the title Accident and Emergency

If it's just under the surface I'd probably have. Go at it myself with a sterilised needle......