How to pull a thorn out of your finger if you don't have a needle at hand: simple ways

If you are doing household chores, construction or just relaxing outdoors, you may need to know how to get rid of a foreign body such as a splinter if it gets into your skin.

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There are several humane and simple ways to help you pull it out without pain, UNIAN. Let's take a look at some of them.

Baking soda

• Dissolve 1/4 tablespoon of baking soda in enough to make a slurry;
• Apply the gruel to the damaged area of the body and wrap it carefully with a bandage;
• Leave the compress on for a day;
• Remove the bandage and check if the splinter has come out. If not, repeat the procedure.

Banana or potato peels

• Cut or tear a piece of peel from a banana or potato.
• Place the peel over the area with the splinter.
• Cover with a plaster or wrap with a bandage and leave it on overnight.
• Pull out the splinter with tweezers.

Salt

• Dampen some salt and apply to the damaged area.
• Wrap it carefully with a bandage.
• Leave the compress on for a day.
• Then check to see if the splinter has been removed.

If the splinter is on the surface of the skin

• Use peroxide or white vinegar to help the splinter come out on its own.
• Use essential oils to help soften the skin and pull the splinter out with tweezers.
• Using hot water or steam to help pull out the splinter with a bottle or toothpick.

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