The lazy days of summer can increase the risk of getting a splinter. Pieces of wood that get stuck in the skin. Most splinters can be removed at home. Some splinters may need medical attention.
Here are som tips on how to safely remove a splinter.
Here are som tips on how to safely remove a splinter.
- Pull the end of the splinter that is sticking out of the skin with a pair of tweezers. Be sure to pull the splinter out in the same direction that it entered the skin.
- If the splinter is under the skin, sterilize a small pin and the skin with alcohol. Use the pin to remove the splinter. Once it is partially out, use a pair of tweezers to remove it.
- Once the splinter is removed, wash the area with soap and water.
- After cleaning the skin, apply Neosporin and cover the wound.
Some splinters cannot be removed from the comfort of home. Get medical attention if the splinter seems very deep or if it is lodged under a fingernail. If a child with a splinter is restless, it’s a good idea get help from medical staff.
Splinters may contain germs, and bacteria. As a result, anyone who gets a splinter might develop an infection.
These tips should make splinter removal a lot easier.