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How To Remove Sea Urchin Spines From Foot?
Hello, a few days ago when I was on holiday and swimming in the sea I bashed my foot against a rock. Its not derious at all but unfortunately for me there was a sea urchin in that spot. Now I have its spines in my foot and I m struggling to get them out! Is it serious and do you have any tips?
Wed, 14 May 2014
Hello, listen whenever incidents like sea urchins stings happens, first thing one should worry about is taking out stings, you can try to takeout by hand, if not possible try applying wax and let it dry, later u can remove dried wax so attached stings will come along with it, just make sure all of stings are out. Or else there is a good chance of infection to set in. You can ask for furthur such querries, happy to answer. Thank you.
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