Michelle T Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Any tips for getting a splinter out of my finger tip when it is completely underneath the skin? It's the tiniest tip of a rose thorn, and it hurts! I cannot see any break in the skin, and can't feel the edge of the splinter at all. I don't want to just dig into my finger with a needle, it hurts too much. So, other than just leaving it in there, are there any surefire removal techniques for splinters that aren't at the surface of the skin? Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I use a "black salve" or "drawing salve" for those (the brand I currently have is called Prid). My parents always used a black salve growing up, and I haven't found anything better for those type of slivers. I think I was able to find it at Walmart, but don't remember now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Is numb it a little with ice and then I take clean nail clippers and trim the skin away with that....try scraping a little with a card to see if you can feel it and then use the clippers to grab and pull out. I find it works better for me than tweezers and doesn't hurt as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Be sure to take a hot shower first to soften the skin before you begin digging around. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Is numb it a little with ice and then I take clean nail clippers and trim the skin away with that....try scraping a little with a card to see if you can feel it and then use the clippers to grab and pull out. I find it works better for me than tweezers and doesn't hurt as much. This is what I do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Duct tape....Hope you get the bugger out. Soaking helps if it is in deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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