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 ...

At some point in your life, you may need to remove a splinter. Fortunately, most splinters, or even slivers of glass or metal, can be removed easily.

Following is a transcript of the video. What happens if you leave a splinter in your skin for too long? Splinters are a literal pain, removing them just causes more pain. But what happens if you leave ...

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 ...

Use tweezers to remove the splinter: If part of the splinter is sticking out, you can use tweezers to gently pull out the splinter. First, sterilize the tip of the tweezers using rubbing alcohol.

4. Use a small needle to remove the splinter: If the entire splinter is embedded under the skin, you can use a small needle to remove it. First, sterilize the needle and a pair of tweezers using ...

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 ...

SCHAUMBURG, IL -- (Marketwired) -- 05/10/16 -- Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin -- causing a ...

Update 3/19/2019: This may be unsafe. Instead of using a banana peel, follow the dermatologist-approved instructions in this video to remove the splinter with tweezers and a needle. Bananas are a ...