A splinter is considered a foreign object in the skin. The barb of a fishhook is a fairly common foreign object in the skin. A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection. While awaiting medical care for a foreign object in the skin, take special care to leave the object in place: cut away any clothes around the affected area, if necessary; wash your hands; and immobilize the object with something such as a paper cup or some rolled up bandages.
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Object in Eye or Skin, First Aid 

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A splinter is considered a foreign object in the skin.
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Signs and Symptoms
It is usually obvious when a foreign object is embedded in the skin. Large foreign bodies in the eye can be seen easily, but smaller objects may only be seen upon eye exam.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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