I have had a piece of glass under my skin for several months

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I have had a piece of glass under my skin for several months now. How do I get rid of it?

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Female , Age: 38

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Nothing, it's been under my skin for a few years now. It's finally worked its way up to the surface.

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If you are not able to use a sterilized stick pin to dig it out, get a cream called, Ichthammol, then apply a bandage, this will help draw it out quicker. If it appears infected, then you should see your doctor so he can remove it, if not, do the above.

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