How to Remove a Splinter

1.) Do not apply pressure. Don't even squeeze it to try and get it out. If it's sharp, you could be embedding it further into your skin by squeezing; if it's brittle, you might break it into smaller pieces.

2.) Wash and dry the spot with soap and water. Be gentle. Pat dry (a paper towel is good for absorbing moisture without having to apply much pressure). You don't want the skin (or the splinter, if it's wood) to get soggy.

3.) Inspect it with a magnifying glass. The size of the splinter and how it's angled in your skin will help you know what's the best way to take it out.

4.) Remove the splinter using one or a combination of the methods we’ll provide over this week.

5.) Clean the area that you removed the splinter from. Apply antibacterial ointment and a bandaid until it heals. Watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus).

After that, you’re all set and splinter free! 

Best,

Genuine First Aid 

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