Has your dust mop ever gotten caught on a splinter in your wood floor? It's aggravating, and the temptation is to pull that little sucker right up. But that would be the worst thing to do. The ...

Tiktok/@drjoe_md The American Society for Surgery of the Hand warns that not removing a wood splinter or thorn can cause the surrounding area to become red, swollen and painful.

There’s nothing quite like a splinter to ruin an otherwise perfect day. One minute you’re frolicking about, fancy-free, enjoying the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. The next, your ...

“Splinters are small pieces of wood, glass, metal, or other matter that gets caught under your skin,” says Dee Anna Glaser, MD. “Even though they’re often small, they tend to hurt.

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 surprising amount of pain. Fortunately, say ...

Wood splinters are most common and also pose the biggest threat if left untreated. That's because the organic matter in wood, including natural oils, resins, and microorganisms, make this a ripe ...

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 ...

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 ...

Usually referring to a little sliver of wood, a splinter is a small, sharp piece of debris — could also be glass, a thorn, or a cactus spine — that lodges itself in your skin. Usually, it’s ...