Additionally, splinters from glass or fiberglass can break upon entry, exacerbating the risk of injury and complicating ...

What happens if you leave a splinter in your skin for too long? Splinters are a literal pain, removing them just causes more pain. But what happens if you leave a splinter in your skin?

How to get a splinter out According to Mitra, a splinter is a "relatively small object that penetrates the skin and usually stays lodged in or near the [top] skin layer." The most common splinters ...