We'll show you three safe methods you can use to remove a splinter, plus provide tips for when you should see a doctor.

How to get a splinter out According to Mitra, a splinter is a "relatively small object that penetrates the skin and usually stays lodged in or near the [top] skin layer." The most common splinters ...

This isn't exactly new information, but many of you will be shocked to learn - as I was this morning - that a bit of raw garlic is an effective splinter-removal tool. Yes, The Old Farmer's Almanac ...

Removing a splinter is really painful, but what if you do not remove the splinter. Here are some of the effects of leaving a splinter in your skin for too long.

Removal at Home Before attempting to remove a splinter at home, the caregiver’s hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Using tweezers, the splinter is grasped and pulled out ...

You can try removing splinters with sterilized tweezers or even a sticky piece of duct tape by pulling the splinter out in the direction it went into the skin.