does anyone know any other ways to remove a splinter rather than the old needle dig in the skin?! any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance.
2006-12-14 15:52:12 · 13 answers · asked by public_spirited 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
or does anybody know how long it takes for a minor splinter to fall out? i know some require medical removal but i'm just talking about the little ones that will probably not infect/affect the skin & body.
2006-12-14 15:56:06 · update #1
- FINGER NAIL CLIPPERS, TO EXPOSE THE TOP THE SPLINTER, THEN,TWEEZERS OR TEETH ! ! !
- MICROW-
2006-12-14 21:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mystro 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ways To Remove A Splinter
2016-11-13 02:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the splinter is in deep, or if the area looks red and swollen, you'll need a doctor's help to get it out. If not:
Step 1: Wash the area with soap and water.
Step 2: Apply a little white (Elmers) glue over the part of the splinter that's sticking out.
Step 3: When you peel off the dried glue, the splinter should come right out.
Step 4: Dab on an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage.
Or you can try Scotch tape, duct tape, or shipping tape can pull out that splinter fast. Just put the tape over the area where the splinter is and pull off the tape.
2006-12-14 16:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by slpkwp 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sterilize a needle (burn the sharp end with a lit match or lighter). Have someone point a flashlight at the splinter. Have yourself or someone you trust take the needle and pick at the splinter spot until the top layer of your skin is picked off and the splinter is exposed. It doesn't hurt and you should not be bleeding. Pick the splinter out with tweezers.
2016-05-24 18:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot and Cold water alternated. It opens and closes the pores in a pumping action and sometimes will push shallow ones out. tweezers are good too. This technique is also good for getting fiber glass dust out of the skin ) just fyi
2006-12-14 16:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by fireeyedmaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about needles, but i use a pair of tweezers to get splinters out. it hurts, but it works! just dig the tweezers in there, pull the splinter out, then put neosporin and a band-aid on it.
2006-12-14 15:54:30 · answer #6 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put scotch tape over the skin where the splinter is and pull it out.Maybe a plaster has the same effect.
2006-12-14 15:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
get someone to squeeze on either side of the splinter and it should poke the top part of it out. then use tweezers to pull it out.
2006-12-14 16:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put warm water and soap on it. that helps the splinter ease it's way out. it always works for me and it never hurts. try it.
2006-12-14 15:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by starbucksluvrxoxo 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to your local drug store and try something called "Black Drawing Salve" (not sure how to spell that) My mom had one that went all the way down her nail, the black stuff worked well.
2006-12-14 15:55:09 · answer #10 · answered by couriouscat156 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just put some peroxide on it, and it will probably come out by itself.
2006-12-14 16:02:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋