What do you do when a tiny piece of a splinter stays stuck deep under your skin?

The other day, I got a splinter in my finger while working out in the yard. While I was able to pry most of it out, a tiny piece of it broke off and seeped deep underneath the skin. I've tried using a needle, but it hasn't worked. It is too small for tweesers. Any ideas??

What do you do when a tiny piece of a splinter stays stuck deep under your skin?
What you were unable to remove, will be naturally pushed out by your body. You will notice the development of fluid around the splinter. After the fluid builds up, you should be able to put some pressure on this fluid and cause it to expel the splinter.





The body is amazing.....it will naturally expel things that do not belong.
Reply:If it's just a small piece, your body will take care it by itself, that's what your immune system will do. It's smart to use a triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin on it after cleaning the area with warm soapy water, then covering it with a bandage. This will aid in healing and keep it from getting infected. If you want to try to remove the small piece yourself, the best trick is to soak your finger in some warm water for a little bit, if the splinter is wood, the water will make it swell and when it's swollen and spongy, it's easier to retrieve with the tweezer. Try to resist the urge to dig around with a needle, most folks don't sterilize them properly and you're basically just injecting yourself with bacteria when you do that. Good luck.
Reply:If you can not get it out yourself with any tools or fingers, you have to call a doctor. He/she will guide you from there.
Reply:if it really bothers you then take it out or if it doesent leave it in then it will go away but if it does go get some eyelash pluckers and then squeeze the skin around it so the it kinda pops up enough for you to pull it out with the pluckers
Reply:It may never come out. If it gets infected, you'll have to go to a Dr.





My uncle has had a tiny sliver of glass deep in his hand for about 30+ years now.
Reply:you can try putting elemers glue on it and letting it dry then peel it off, the splinter should stick to the harden glue.
Reply:a very old wives tale but it works. Put vaseline on your skin where the splinter is and cover it with a bandage. make sure you have plenty of vaseline on it. Leave it overnight and the vaseline draws the splinter out. good luck