When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
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I have not used this but it may work on small superficial splinters. When my 10 year old broke his arm and we were waiting in the ER to be seen, a little boy came in that had fallen into a cactus! Yikes, I know! The ER doctors took regular school glue (Elmer's) and spread it over all the areas where the cactus needles were. The glue dries and dries the needles/splinters too. Just peel off and they should come out.
For really deep splinters, put some ice on the area first and then use the sharper tools to get it out. The ice helps numb the area so the needle poke isn't so noticable. Don't leave the ice on too long, then you will have a whole other issue.
If the splinter still won't come out, seeing your Dr. works well too.
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