Removing a Splinter

RE: Removing a Splinter Post By Jenn. (Guest Post) (04/18/2008) If all else fails....use preperation H, doesnt that shrink skin down? (i googled this b/c this is what happens when i think on my own lol) oh well good luck with the splinters, i'm off to work on my childs splintery feet Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing a Splinter Post By school nurse (Guest Post) (03/11/2006) If a small part of the splinter is protruding apply Elmers Glue. A very thin coat, let it dry and peel it off. This works great with cactus and thistles. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing a Splinter Post by katrina537 (7) | (02/22/2006) Contact Try a slice of garlic on splinter held on with surgical tape or a plaster - leave on overnight & keep re applying. Havent tried yet but Im told garlic is an anti septic & is good for drawing "poison" from a wound - it should draw the splinter out along with the yeukky stuff when it swells up...and if it dosent work at least you wont have any bother with vampires !! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing a Splinter Post By (Guest Post) (12/02/2005) put an ice cube on the splinter. this numbs it so you can use a needle to lift up the skin just enough to use tweezers to pull it out. For very fine splinters wait 24 hr and will be worked out by your bodies immune cells. For splinter from a cactus, use duct tape or mailing tape. Dont forget to keep it clean. Report Spam or Abuse Removing Splinters Post by ThriftyFun (3772) | (07/11/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact When you know that you have a splinter but you can't see it, place a piece of adhesive over the sore spot, then pull up straight & sideways until the splinter is out. This simple technique won't work with all splinters, especially not those that have inflamed the surrounding skin, but it is often worth a try. By joesgirl Report Spam or Abuse Removing Splinters Post by ThriftyFun (3772) | (05/28/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact If you have a splinter or anything lodged under the skin, place a piece of raw pork bacon fat on the wound. Tape it with 1st aid tape, and the next day, the splinter will be to the top of the wound, so you'll be able to pull it out with a pair of disinfected tweezers. (for some items, it might take 2 days to work) This might sound like an old wive's tale, but it does work! By Terri H. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Splinters Post by Harlean from Arkansas (339) | (03/06/2005) Profile | Contact Another thing that works for splinters or cactus needles is to paint the spot with Elmer's White Glue. Let it dry and then peel it off. The splinter will come with it. This doesn't work every time, but is worth trying. Harlean from Arkansas Report Spam or Abuse Scotch Tape Post by ThriftyFun (3772) | (03/05/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily By Wendy Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Splinters Post by sicl (9) | (10/28/2004) Contact Another splinter removing tip, especially if inflamed, or broken off inside... Use an antibacterial ointment (like neosporin) on top of the area, cover tightly with bandaid. Replace ointment (oil) and bandaid every day. The oil brings the splinter to the surface. The antibacterial agent stops the inflamation. sicl Report Spam or Abuse