16-06-2007, 12:19
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Splinter under nail
I've had a chunk of splinter under the corner of a nail since Wednesday. There's nothing sticking out to grab hold of.
Any brilliant (and not too painful) suggestions?
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16-06-2007, 12:23
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Re: Splinter under nail
Chop your hand off. Worked for me.
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16-06-2007, 12:29
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Re: Splinter under nail
Brilliant - just what I need!
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16-06-2007, 12:45
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Re: Splinter under nail
Can you cut a notch out of your nail to help you reach it?
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16-06-2007, 12:45
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Re: Splinter under nail
Disinfect a thin sharp needle and see if you can carefully tease out the splinter to the point that you can grab it with tweezers...
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16-06-2007, 12:51
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Re: Splinter under nail
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramrod
Disinfect a thin sharp needle and see if you can carefully tease out the splinter to the point that you can grab it with tweezers...
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16-06-2007, 13:44
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Re: Splinter under nail
Just leave it alone, it will eventually come out by itself. Unless of course the area gets inflamed, then go see your GP.
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16-06-2007, 14:03
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Re: Splinter under nail
Just sorted it!
I'm at work at the moment so I have the resources of an illuminated magnifying glass and some tiny wire cutters. Anyway, I managed to clip away at the nail so that I could get at one piece and pull. Lots more clipping later and the rest of wiggled its own way free. Loads of puss so it must have been quite infected - even though I've been drowning it in TCP.
Now I can't find any anticeptic at work. Ho Hum!
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16-06-2007, 14:11
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Re: Splinter under nail
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Originally Posted by altis
Just sorted it!
I'm at work at the moment so I have the resources of an illuminated magnifying glass and some tiny wire cutters. Anyway, I managed to clip away at the nail so that I could get at one piece and pull. Lots more clipping later and the rest of wiggled its own way free. Loads of puss so it must have been quite infected - even though I've been drowning it in TCP.
Now I can't find any anticeptic at work. Ho Hum!
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sounds painful - some pure alcohol should be ok as an antiseptic if you have some (ethanol or isopropanol, for example) - but it might sting a bit 
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16-06-2007, 14:16
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Re: Splinter under nail
Great idea!
I've just put some IPA cleaning solvent on it. It sure stings now!
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16-06-2007, 14:43
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Re: Splinter under nail
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Great idea!
I've just put some IPA cleaning solvent on it. It sure stings now!
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ouch, I bet it does - main thing now is to keep it clean & dry, if you do use any kind of dressing make sure lots of air can get to the area 
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16-06-2007, 16:17
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Re: Splinter under nail
Also make sure your up to date your tentanus jabs.
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16-06-2007, 17:28
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Re: Splinter under nail
IPA can dry skin. The pussyness should clear up quickly. My toes were really manky until the nails were ripped off. Cleared up fairly quickly afterwards - no source of infection (i.e. nail). Guess it'll be the same with the splinter.
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16-06-2007, 20:57
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Re: Splinter under nail
Glad you got it out 
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