Don’t let a splinter get out of hand — a California ER doctor is sharing his simple removal hack.
Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe on TikTok, recommends getting a clean, unused medicine syringe, which doesn’t have a needle.
First, cut the tip off the syringe to create a small opening. Then, place the hole over the end of the splinter, ensuring a tight seal around the area. Slowly pull back the plunger to create suction to draw the splinter out of the skin.
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