Call a health professional if the splinter is very large or deeply embedded and can’t be pulled out easily, says Glaser. Deep splinters may require a doctor to make a small incision to extract it.

Use tweezers to remove the splinter: If part of the splinter is sticking out, you can use tweezers to gently pull out the splinter. First, sterilize the tip of the tweezers using rubbing alcohol.

California ER doctor Joe Whittington recommends using a clean, unused medicine syringe to create a suction to easily remove a splinter. He shared his advice on TikTok this week.

The best way to remove a splinter from your skin in one complete piece.

Some splinters may not be easily or safely removed at home, Davis noted in a hospital news release. Seek medical attention if the splinter seems very deep or if it is lodged under a fingernail.

3. Use tweezers to remove the splinter: If part of the splinter is sticking out, you can use tweezers to gently pull out the splinter. First, sterilize the tip of the tweezers using rubbing alcohol.