In the well-known fable Androcles and the Lion, a tiny splinter brought the mighty lion to his knees. And if you’ve ever had a spiky splinter puncture your tender skin, you can relate. Getting a ...

Update 3/19/2019: This may be unsafe. Instead of using an eggshell, follow the dermatologist-approved instructions in this video to remove the splinter with tweezers and a needle. Our original post ...

Baking soda may draw out deeply embedded splinters by increasing osmotic pressure, causing the skin to swell and push the splinter to the surface. A splinter is a sliver of foreign material that gets ...

Q. I am looking for a remedy to remove splinters. I heard about instant glue, but I am not sure how to use it. A. Do NOT use instant glue to remove a splinter. That is likely to seal the splinter in ...

Imagine getting a splinter, but instead of wood or metal, it’s a tiny strand of hair piercing your skin. Meet the hair splinter—a surprising and often painful issue, especially for barbers, pet ...