Splinters are fragments of a foreign object—usually wood, but they also can be thorns, plastic, or metal—that break off and embed into your skin. They're annoying, and even a tiny sliver can be ...

Following is a transcript of the video. What happens if you leave a splinter in your skin for too long? Splinters are a literal pain, removing them just causes more pain. But what happens if you leave ...

‌Stepping on sharp glass can be frightening and painful. Taking care of a glass splinter injury in your foot can prevent further health problems. Read on to find out the risks of stepping on glass, ...

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 ...

The carefree barefoot days of summer can increase your risk of getting a splinter -- pieces of wood or other foreign bodies that are partially or fully stuck in the skin. Most splinters are easily ...