What is true of hair splinters?

What is true of hair splinters?

• A. They can seem minor but can lead to infection if not treated.
• B. They always cause severe pain.
• C. They never cause infection.
• D. They dissolve on their own.

Answer: (A)

Hair splinters are tiny pieces of hair embedded in the skin. They can seem minor at first, but they can carry bacteria and create a pathway for infection if not treated. Removing the splinter promptly and cleaning the area reduces the chance of infection, and you should watch for redness, swelling, warmth, or pus indicating infection. Pain may vary, from barely noticeable to more noticeable, but severe pain isn’t guaranteed. These splinters don’t usually dissolve on their own, so removal is the right next step.

Hair splinters are tiny pieces of hair embedded in the skin. They can seem minor at first, but they can carry bacteria and create a pathway for infection if not treated. Removing the splinter promptly and cleaning the area reduces the chance of infection, and you should watch for redness, swelling, warmth, or pus indicating infection. Pain may vary, from barely noticeable to more noticeable, but severe pain isn’t guaranteed. These splinters don’t usually dissolve on their own, so removal is the right next step.