Don’t scrub the area, or you could push it in deeper. Pat the area dry with a clean cloth.

If the end is poking out, you might be able to remove it with tweezers or tape. If it’s deeply embedded, drawing it out will be required. If it’s covered by new skin, you may need to use a small needle or razor, which will need to be sterilized first. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Dermatology Professional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source

If it’s leaking pus or blood, go to the doctor. If it’s itchy, red and swollen, go to the doctor.

Make sure you know which direction to pull it out. If it’s not obvious, you should start with a different method. Don’t dig around with your tweezers if it’s in deep since you could injure the area. Use a different method instead.

Don’t push too hard, or you’ll press the thorn deeper into your skin. Scotch tape or masking tape is fine, but avoid using tape that could leave a lot of residue and make matters worse.

Place ichthammol ointment (also called black drawing salve) on the area, then cover it with a bandaid. You could also use a little epsom salt. Let it work overnight. In the morning, remove the bandaid and rinse it off. Pull out the thorn by its tip with tweezers.

Don’t use any other type of glue. Super glue and other heavy-duty glues could make it more difficult to remove the thorn. This works best when the thorn is already close to the surface.

Make sure the area where the thorn went in is clean and dry. Sterilize a sewing needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Press the tip of the needle over the tip of the thorn and gently loosen the new layer of skin that grew there by digging the needle under the skin. Loosen the skin around the thorn. When enough of the thorn is exposed, remove it with tweezers Clean the area with warm, soapy water. Put a bandaid on if necessary. [5] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

Make sure the area where the thorn went in is clean and dry. Sterilize the nail clipper or razor by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Very carefully make a cut over the thorn to expose it. In calloused skin, this should not draw any blood. Use the tweezers to remove the exposed thorn. Clean the area and bandage it if necessary. [6] X Research source