Deep splinters may require a doctor to make a small incision to extract it. “But, unless the splinter is removed, it will almost always become infected,” she says.

Splinters can hurt—here’s how to remove them quickly and safely in one piece.

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.

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.

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And while many splinters may be easily removed at home, if a splinter is too deep and you can't remove it on your own, it's best to get help and promptly seek medical attention.

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California ER doctor Joe Whittington recommends using a medicine syringe to create a suction to easily remove a splinter. He shared his advice on TikTok this week.

Having a splinter stuck in your skin can be quite painful. The good news is that you can remove most at home, without going to a doctor. The bad news ...

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 ...