In the well-known fable Androcles and the Lion, a tiny splinter brought the mighty lion to his knees. And if you’ve ever had a spiky splinter puncture your tender skin, you can relate. Getting a ...

A splinter in your foot is no fun. It can cause pain, especially when you put weight on the foot with the splinter. Of more concern, however, is that the splinter could have introduced bacteria or ...

This isn't exactly new information, but many of you will be shocked to learn - as I was this morning - that a bit of raw garlic is an effective splinter-removal tool. Yes, The Old Farmer's Almanac ...

Leaving a splinter in the skin can cause inflammation, infection and permanent bumps in the skin, medical experts said. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

A splinter stuck in a finger can be intensely frustrating, and it turns into a real hell if it happens not to you, but to ...