Leaving a splinter in the skin makes it easier for bacteria outside of the skin to actually get under the skin,” certified nurse practitioner Ashley Jones told Live Science. Glass, metal and ...

If the splinter is stuck under the skin, Mitra recommended that you take a "clean, new sewing needle and gently scrape away the overlying skin to try to expose it. This should be very superficial ...

Following is a transcript of the video. 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 ...

Following is a transcript of the video. 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 ...

Take a small bowl, add baking soda and water, and mix them to form a paste. Apply the paste on splinter and cover with bandage. Leave it overnight to loosen the splinter.