Deep splinters may require a doctor to make a small incision to extract it. “But, unless the splinter is removed, it will almost always become infected,” she says.

Use tweezers to remove the splinter: If part of the splinter is sticking out, you can use tweezers to gently pull out the splinter. First, sterilize the tip of the tweezers using rubbing alcohol.

Splinters can hurt—here’s how to remove them quickly and safely in one piece.

And while many splinters may be easily removed at home, if a splinter is too deep and you can't remove it on your own, it's best to get help and promptly seek medical attention.

Some splinters may not be easily or safely removed at home, Davis noted in a hospital news release. Seek medical attention if the splinter seems very deep or if it is lodged under a fingernail.

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?

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