Others have used duct tape over the splinter, again for hours. When removing the tape, the splinter may come out, too. In addition, the tape may soften the skin to make the wood easier to grab.

Getting a splinter in the hand or foot—or worse, someplace even more sensitive—pains even the strongest of us. Unfortunately, removing those little suckers can often be just as troublesome.

Slivers are common among people who work with wood or metal, as well as for mothers of small children. Still, they can be very difficult to remove. In this edition of Mommy Medicine, the basics of ...

To remove a splinter, Dr. Sidbury recommends the following tips: Wash and dry the area: To prevent infection, wash your hands and the affected area with soap and water and gently pat your skin dry.

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

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 ...