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In this jaw-dropping video, get ready to witness an incredible splinter removal procedure that will leave you in awe!
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- Podiatry Explained
In this video we demonstrate a technique for removing a large splinter from the foot of a toddler. We would like to thank the patient's very cool mother for allowing us to document this...
- 9 min
- 5.9M
- Larry B. Mellick, MD
- Overview
- Using a Needle and Tweezers
- Trying Alternative Removal Methods
- Trying Different Removal Methods
Nobody likes a splinter, especially in their foot! If you happen to get splinters in your feet, act quickly to clean the affected area and remove the splinter before it becomes more painful or even gets infected. The traditional method requires a small needle to help loosen the splinter and a pair of tweezers to pull it out. There are also some less conventional methods and home remedies that you can try using to painlessly pull shallow splinters out or bring deep splinters to the surface so you can reach them with tweezers.
If the object is under the surface of your skin, sterilize a sharp needle with rubbing alcohol and use the needle to break the skin over the object so it pokes out. Then, use a pair of sterilized tweezers to grab the tip of the splinter or object and pull it out of your foot slowly.
Wash your hands and feet with soap and water to disinfect them.
Rinse your hands and feet in clean warm or cold running water. Apply soap and scrub your hands and feet for at least 20 seconds.
You can soak the affected foot in warm water if you want to make the skin more pliable, but this is not required. If you choose to do so, fill a container that is big enough for your foot to fit in with warm water and let the foot soak for about 5 minutes.
Dry your hands and feet off gently with a clean towel.
Gently pat the affected area dry with the towel so you don’t irritate the wound. It’s important to use a clean towel so you don’t transfer any germs to the area that has the splinter in it.
If you don’t have a clean towel, use paper towels instead.
Use tape to pull shallow splinters out from feet.
Cover the splinter with duct tape or another kind of tape. Rub your fingers over it so it is securely stuck to your foot, then slowly peel off the tape to pull the splinter out.
If you can see what angle the splinter went in at, then pull the tape off at the opposite angle to improve the odds of pulling it out.
Keep in mind that this only works for small, superficial splinters. If the splinter is below the surface of the skin, you’ll have to use another method to help bring it to the surface.
Let glue dry over the splinter and peel it off to get superficial splinters out.
Cover the affected area with a small amount of white school glue. Let it dry completely, then peel it off to remove the splinter.
White vinegar or apple cider vinegar (optional)
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Apr 6, 2022 · Experts share how to best remove a splinter using tweezers, duct tape, Epsom salt and more. Plus, when to see your doctor.
Before you start digging at your skin, learn how to safely remove that stubborn splinter and when to get medical help.
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