Getting a splinter in the hand or foot—or worse, someplace even more sensitive—pains even the strongest of us. Unfortunately, removing those little suckers can often be just as troublesome.

Then, pull out the splinter in the same direction that it entered the skin. Never squeeze out a splinter, as this may cause it to break into smaller pieces that are harder to remove.

This isn't exactly new information, but many of you will be shocked to learn - as I was this morning - that a bit of raw garlic is an effective splinter-removal tool. Yes, The Old Farmer's Almanac ...

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 follows. Got a splinter?

How to remove a splinter Date: May 10, 2016 Source: American Academy of Dermatology Summary: Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small ...

Trying to remove a splinter embedded in your child's skin can be daunting. Here's how to do it without the tantrums and tears.

At some point in your life, you may need to remove a splinter. Fortunately, most splinters, or even slivers of glass or metal, can be removed easily.

Splinters are a common, often painful, part of growing up. Sometimes, coaxing a child into letting you remove a splinter is tougher than the actual injury, but there are times when you should take … ...

SCHAUMBURG, IL-- (Marketwired - May 10, 2016) - Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin -- causing a ...