A splinter under a fingernail may be impossible to remove at home. Unless removed, it often becomes infected. Very deep splinters may require removal by a doctor. Some splinters may be lodged so deeply that only an anesthetic injection allows for a painless removal. Infection is usually noted ...
Useneedles: For a splinter that is located under the surface of the skin, make use of needles to remove it. Use a sterilized (wiped with alcohol) needle. Gently break the skin over the object with the help of a needle and lift the tip of the object. Make use of tweezers or nail cl...
Getting The Splinter Out.Gives advice on the removal of a splinter from under a child's fingernail. Reasons for filing down the nail edge; Use of emery boards.EBSCO_AspPediatric Alert