Jul 10, 2025 · Splinters can be painful and cause infection. Learn how to care for splinters and different methods to remove them at home — with and without tweezers.

Jul 26, 2024 · Removing a splinter doesn't have to be so painful. These home remedies will put those tweezer digging days behind you! Check it out.

Apr 6, 2022 · Experts share how to best remove a splinter using tweezers, duct tape, Epsom salt and more. Plus, when to see your doctor.

Oct 1, 2025 · A splinter lodged in your skin can be painful, and even more painful to remove. Some people find their splinters so painful, a costly trip to the doctor's office is needed. Rather than digging …

Most splinters can be safely removed at home, but some may require medical assistance. See your doctor or a board-certified dermatologist if your splinter is very large, deep, located in or near your …

Most splinters are easily removed at home without complications. On occasion, the person may need to see a doctor. A splinter under a fingernail may be impossible to remove at home. Unless removed, it …

Sep 28, 2024 · Learn the best at-home methods for splinter removal, from tweezers and needles to duct tape and baking soda. Find out why it's important to remove splinters promptly and when to seek …

6 days ago · Mechanical Removal of Partially Exposed Splinters If drawing techniques bring the splinter to the surface but it remains partially embedded, a mechanical approach is necessary. Sterilization of …

Jul 8, 2023 · After the splinter is out, wash the area with soap and water. Pat the area dry. (Don't rub.) Bandage the cut if it is likely to get dirty. See your health care provider if there is inflammation or pus, …

Wash your hands well with soap and water. Do not wet or soak the splinter because it will be harder to remove in one piece. Grasp the end of the splinter with clean tweezers. Clean a needle with alcohol …