While many of us might instinctively try to remove the splinter with our hands, Dr. Alan Greene advises against this (via ...

This option may be useful if the splinter is on a finger, which can be easily dipped in a glass of water. According to anecdotal evidence, Drawing Salve could help remove splinters If the child is ...

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?