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my boyfriend has got a tiny thorn stuck in his thumb just missing going under his nail, its causing him a lot of pain, any ideas on how to get it out?? i no using a needle may work but is there a easier way!?
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Make him a bread poltice. White bread torn into pieces, soak in boiling water. Let it cool, when it gets to a temperature he can tolerate spread it onto bandage or cloth and wrap it round. Leave on as long as possible 3hrs at least. Thorn will either be out or where you can easily get it. Dont burn him for gods sake.
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Removing Splinters
Topic Overview
Before using tweezers or a needle, try using cellophane tape to remove a splinter. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the splinter and remove it painlessly. If tape doesn't work:
� Wash your hands well with soap and water.
� Grasp the end of the splinter with clean tweezers, and gently pull it out.
� If the splinter is embedded in the skin, clean a needle with alcohol and make a small hole in the skin over the end of the splinter.
� Lift the splinter with the tip of the needle until it can be grasped with the tweezers and pulled out.
� Do not wet or soak the splinter because it will be harder to remove in one piece.
� After the splinter has been removed, clean the wound and watch for any
You may need medical care if the splinter:
� Is very large.
� Is deeply embedded in the skin.
� Cannot be easily removed.
� Is in the eye.
� Broke off and part of it remains in the wound or if you are uncertain if the splinter has been removed.
Removing Splinters
Topic Overview
Before using tweezers or a needle, try using cellophane tape to remove a splinter. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the splinter and remove it painlessly. If tape doesn't work:
� Wash your hands well with soap and water.
� Grasp the end of the splinter with clean tweezers, and gently pull it out.
� If the splinter is embedded in the skin, clean a needle with alcohol and make a small hole in the skin over the end of the splinter.
� Lift the splinter with the tip of the needle until it can be grasped with the tweezers and pulled out.
� Do not wet or soak the splinter because it will be harder to remove in one piece.
� After the splinter has been removed, clean the wound and watch for any
You may need medical care if the splinter:
� Is very large.
� Is deeply embedded in the skin.
� Cannot be easily removed.
� Is in the eye.
� Broke off and part of it remains in the wound or if you are uncertain if the splinter has been removed.
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