How do I safely remove a splinter? WorldFirstAidDay
. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove. Seeing a doc at day three or four isn’t likely to lead to a successful removal .
If you’re extracting the splinter yourself, I suggest you first numb the skin with ice. Use tweezers, cleaned with soap and water, alcohol or peroxide. If the splinter is buried deep, cover the area with a hydrogen peroxide–soaked cotton ball or tissue. This may force the splinter to come to the surface, and it helps clean the wound. If part of the splinter is exposed, try removing it with a piece of duct tape or snagging it with a section of pantyhose.
Afterward, clean the area with soap and water, and cover with a bandage to prevent debris from entering. You can also
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