Splinters are a common nuisance for both children and adults. They can cause painful irritation and, possibly, infection. The most common types of splinters are made of wood, glass or metal.
Some splinters can be removed at home …

If any part of the splinter is visible above the surface of your skin, try removing it with tweezers. Choose tweezers with a serrated inner edge. Grab the tip of the splinter with a firm hold, and slowly pull it out.
Sterilize the tweezers before using them. …

If the wound bleeds after the splinter is removed, apply pressure to it with a clean cotton ball. Hold it in place for several minutes or until bleeding stops.
After you remove the splinter, focus on cleaning the small puncture wound. Wash …

It may be your first instinct, but don’t squeeze around the edges of the wound with your fingers in efforts to push the splinter out. It rarely works and you risk breaking the splinter and causing more damage.