Thursday, October 22, 2015

Removing Splinters?


Articles on using common white glue to remove splinters from hands and feet crop up quite frequently. From personal experience, the glue method works only a small part of the time. What should you use?

Wax. Either depilatory wax or common candle wax will do. The important thing is not to overheat the wax; a microwave can bring the melted substance to an extremely high temperature, so it’s best to experiment with temps before applying the wax to skin.

Be sure to treat the area with common rubbing alcohol before applying the wax, then let the wax harden thoroughly before pulling it away from the skin. Ideally, more alcohol or astringent should then be applied to the area.

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Flu season is coming. Have you made plans to get your vaccination?



Nurse Nan