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Stray hair embedded in skin under my toe

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SexDrugsAndSausageRolls · 16/09/2010 22:45

The skin under my big toe has been a little sore for a day or two. Walking around the house barefoot tonight I had the sensation that I have a splinter, I checked and it looks like a hair, the length of an eyelash, is embedded under the skin. There is no end to grab hold of with tweezers. Would you go to the Doctors/Nurse to get it removed or would you let the body sort itself out?

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JorrisBohnson · 16/09/2010 22:47

I personally would relish getting at it myself with a pair of tweezers, no way I'd share the joy with the nurse.

paisleyleaf · 16/09/2010 22:51

You could try that magnesium sulphate.

TrillianAstra · 16/09/2010 22:53

Pointy tweezers

popeonarope · 16/09/2010 22:55

Yup magnesium sulphate paste - from the pharmacy - about a pound a pot. Blob of it on, plaster on the top, draws the impurity to the surface. Whip it out.

Of course it could be a spider leg.....perhaps there will be more tomorrow....another seven perhaps......then a head? Grin

SexDrugsAndSausageRolls · 16/09/2010 23:06

No I don't relish the thought of someone else getting it out so will definitely get some magnesium paste tomorrow and give it a go. Spider leg?! Ugh the thought!

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SexDrugsAndSausageRolls · 16/09/2010 23:07

Forgot to say thanks for all the responses.

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