Make sure to wash your hands before washing the skin around your splinter.
Be careful not to push the splinter in deeper when applying the paste. Remember the angle in which it’s driven into the skin and be gentle when applying baking soda at this angle.
If the splinter does not come out by itself as you pull off the band aid, try gently squeezing it with tweezers (sterilize tweezers with alcohol before using). If the splinter does not come out the first time, or is still very deep, try repeating the process and leaving the bandaid on longer, up to 24 hours. Rinse the area with soap and water and apply antibiotic ointment after the splinter comes out. You may also cover the area with a bandaid after the splinter has been removed to help with the healing process.
For example, use a cream from a drug store like Neosporin to cover the wound. [9] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source If you’re on existing medication, check with a pharmacist before selecting your ointment. You want to make sure the ointment you choose will not interfere with your current medication.
