How unhealthy is it to have a piece of pencil lead (granite) stuck in you finger for over 2 years?

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I forgot how it happened, but one time in class I got a piece of pencil lead stuck in my thumb. It went in pretty deep and I tried to take it out with tweezers. I got most of it out thinking I got the whole thing out, but a month later I noticed a small black dot deep in my thumb. Its been over two years and it hasn't really dissolved or attempted to come out by itself, is it harmful to have granite #2 lead in you body over long periods of time. If its not really life threatening then I guess I'll just leave it be. 

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dreamer070707 · Accepted Answer

nope, no worries. I have a chuck of it stuck in the web of my skin between 2 fingers from dropping a pencil in 6th grade and trying to catch it. lol ya, it hurt ;) its been there ever since and I am 28 years old now and have had absolutely no problems!

Anonymous · Answer

Pencils have graphite in them, not granite.  As far as I know, it's probably not a big deal if your finger doesn't look infected.

Anonymous · Answer

i don't think it's bad
my dad has piece in his back for over 30 + years and you still can see it won't never ever EVER go away

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How unhealthy is it to have a piece of pencil lead (granite) stuck in you finger for over 2 years?

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