I got an inch long wooden splinter in my hand - ouch

Hello, my dear friend. I have a little suggestion that you might try which is usually quite effective. Try rubbing a little soap onto a plaster, add a little bit of sugar then place the plaster over the splinter, and leave on for twenty-four hours. If it still hasn't come out, try once more, but it should work first time... it usually does. Brightest Blessings my friend... I hope you get it out soon. Good night, last night? xxx

Hi Ellie-that sounds bad-I know this may sound silly but one thing I used to do was cut the end of a plater off and just put the sticky part on it then leave it for a day or two take it off and then it seemed to of drawn the splinter out or to the top so I was able to get it out-other than that am not sure-maybe some else will have a better idea-hugs blessed be littleowl

Ekk! Ouch! Aren't splinters lovely? NOT Sometimes what I resort to doing is using a nail clipper to cut into the skin and get it out...yes, it does hurt doing that but at least it's out...then afterwards use some peroxide to disinfect the area--if you have one of those antibiotic type ointments use that too.

You may have to just let it work itself out, I'm sure it won't be fun but that may be the only thing left.

OUCH? get it looked at splinters are nasty, they go so far into your flesh it unbelievable.I do as you do I have never found an easier way of getting them out just keep digging. lol

come on ellie. the best thing is to first get rid of the splinter by any means. any foreign object present deep inside the body tissue can be a potential source of infection. so first and foremost, get rid of the splinter. for this, go to a pharmacist's shop.ask for a small 10cc bottle of lignocaine5% or xylocaine and a bottle of normal saline. it is a local anaesthetic and will help you feel no pain. get a 5cc disposable syringe and a needle ( dispovan or any company).then load about 5cc of the xylocaine and put it around the area where the splinter is there. then wait for 3-4 minutes. then with the other hand, pull it out with the help of a pair of tongs.make sure that the tongs is first clean or preferably boil it for 5 minutes and then use it. grasp should be firm. by this no remnants would stay back. after taking it out, pour some normal saline and wash the wound thoroughly. then apply some betadine or neosporin ointment and allow it to dry for an hour. then apply a dressing or a bandage. take analgesics like ibuprofen 500mg twice a day for 5 days or aceclofenac 100mg twice a day for 5 days. do let me know about your progress after you get well.all the best and get well soon.

Ellie, that feels terrible! The last time I had one stuck in my fleshy side of the palm, the fore finger to be precise, my mom came to my help. She pulled it out with a tweezer after much tries though. You can ask for assistance for it's impossible to do it yourself. And even it's there after that rub it with ice till it gets numb and try to make a slit with sterilised scissors. That again would require help from others. good luck and yes keep us updated.

maybe you need to ask help for the doctor since theres something left inside in it..is it swollen already?

Ouch. I bet that did hurt. that was a huge splinter that you got into your hand. I have never had one that big in my hand or anywhere else on my body that long. I am not sure how you will get the rest of it out. I think you have tried just about everything that I know of also. I would just take the needle and break the skin around it to try to get it out.

Ouch ellie! hopefully you have gotten it out by now as i am as usual way behind on posts! The 2 top tips I know are soaking your hand in warm water for about 10 to 15 minutes before you even start. The thinking is that the warm water will make the wood swell and it will either come out on its own or be easier to grip with some clean tweezers. If that doesn't work then there is the theory that icing up the area will help to numb it enough to let you dig in a bit deeper. it is really important that you get it all out and use plenty of antiseptic to prevent infection. If you can't get it out honey you have to make sure you see a doctor or nurse or you could end up with a very nasty infection! Hugs xxx

Hi dear quite a pain full posting, first of all u must logg it into accident book, as locking up was still official time. other thing if u had such thing then u should take it out carefully so nothing left back, i think u should go to hospital as i know u already have done the all. and wood dont disolve easily wish u all the best

I'm sorry to hear about your splinter - ouch! I read somewhere that if you soak it in vinegar for about 10 minutes that should draw it out. But if it gets really bad you really should go to the doctor. They will be able to cut it out and then stitch it up if it needs that. Also, do you have a current tetanous shot? Because if you haven't had one in ten years you will need that too to fight off any infections in your system or potential lock jaw from the splinter. Hope you feel better!

Ouch, Ouch and double triple ouch. Sorry I really hate splinters, and you should have filled the accident book in! The only thing that I know to work on drawing a splinter out is good old TCP. I had a splinter under my fingernail once that started getting infected, it is what the doctor gave me.

If either of us get a splinter one always helps the other here,and I mean that one squeezes and the other eases the splinter out with a needle.Ok not too pleasant a thought ,but it darn well works,give it a try.

Ouch I bet that hurts. I have heard that you can take a piece of bread and dip it in milk and put it on your hand on the splinter for a few minutes and then the splinter will come right out. I've never tried it though so I'm not sure if it really works or not.

I got this little splinter and I could not get it out. I put the usual lanocaine, stuck it with a needle, and put on tea tree oil, but nothing worked. It started to swell, so I pricked it with a hot needle again and then I pressed the spot. It hurt like hell, but now the liquid is disappearing and so it is now almost normal. It took me about three weeks. It will gradually go away. I have been able to pull out something that is one inch, but one eighth of an inch, you will have to put on some ointment, cover with a bandage, and just wait.

Hello ellie, I have no idea about that. Sorry. but I am sure someone can help and assist you here!

Oh man.....that must have hurt! I can just imagine! I have heard a way of getting them out by drawing them out but right now I can't remember!! I will get back to you if I do come up with it.....which will probably be right before I drop off to sleep tonight!

Ouch! If it is small enough the body will take care of it and dissolve it or you could wait a while and let it be dissolved a little before trying again with needles and tweezers.

Oooh ouch! I feel for you. I always find that soaking in the bath is a good way to loosen splinters, but if this bit isn't shifting like that then perhaps you could carefully cut the skin back above it to allow it to be flushed out more easily? A friend of mine swears by that clay type stuff that they use in face masks to draw out gunk. Is if Fuller's Earth? I'm not sure what it's called. I've never used it myself, but if you have some it might be worth a try. I hope it sorts itself out soon. Splinters in the hands can really hurt.