try to remove it. Be sure to use clean tweezers. Disinfect the wound once the splinter has been removed. Don't forget to bandage it to avoid infection. Your immune system will thank you!

If you're unable to remove the splinter or if the area becomes infected, it's important to seek medical attention. A ...

If you need to remove a splinter, Mitra recommends that you gather ... "has the potential to cause an infection," Mitra added. "The more dirty the object, the more likely [there could be an ...

When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a ...