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 ...

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 ...

‌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, ...

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 ...