How to remove a splinter?

How to remove a splinter. Splinters are small pieces of metal, wood, or glass stuck in the skin and cause discomfort or pain. To prevent them from generating infection, you must learn to remove them carefully.

Are there natural remedies to extract splinters?

Yes, there are home remedies, but we do not recommend any procedure with vinegar, baking soda, or banana peel. Follow the steps that we have indicated. And, if it gets complicated, go to the doctor.

Can you remove a splinter with a glass?

We do not recommend this procedure. However, there are people for whom it has worked. It consists of heating water, serving it in a glass, and placing your hand on it to create an empty effect. This is supposed to loosen the splinter.

Can a splinter be removed with hydrogen peroxide?

Yes, it is another way. The hydrogen peroxide can disinfect the area and reduce inflammation. Although it is not the most recommended.

To do this, soak a cotton ball in 3% hydrogen peroxide. Then place it on the affected area with duct tape and leave it for a few hours. Finally, remove the splinter with clean tweezers.

Can you remove a splinter with baking soda?

Baking soda can help remove hard-to-see splinters and splinters that deeply embed in the skin. 

First, mix water and a teaspoon of baking soda to make a thick paste. Spread it on the affected area and bandage it. After 24 hours, remove the bandage and check if the chip is visible to remove it. We also do not recommend this method.

Can you remove a splinter with water and salt?

This is another procedure, although again, we do not advise it. It consists of mixing a tablespoon of salt in a cup of warm water and soaking the affected skin area for 10 or 15 minutes, twice a day.

How to heal a splinter wound?

When excessive inflammation occurs, wound healing can delay and destroy underlying soft tissues and bones.

Remember that a foreign body that does not dissolve or expel creates a fibrous capsule. This can lead to a deeper wound when removing the splinter. That is why it is advisable to place a bandage for several days until the wound heals completely.
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