• When object is lodged in the skin layers

• It may be embedded superficially or deeply

Causes

• Caused by glass

• Wood splinters

• Fiber glass 

Symptoms

• Irritation

• Pain

• Abscess

Treatment

• Wash hands well

• Clean the affected area using soap, water

• If object is visible above skin, squeeze the area around

• When object pops out, remove using sterile tweezer 

• If embedded under skin, use a sterile needle

• Sterilize needle by flaming/wiping with alcohol 

• Use needle to break skin over affected area

• Lift tip of the object

• Use a small tweezer to pull it out

• Gently squeeze the area and let bleed

• Clean the area with soap, water. Pat dry

• Apply an antibiotic

Steps to Avoid

• Do not wet if the object is of wood

• Wet wooden objects swell- becomes difficult to remove

Consult a doctor 

• If the object is difficult to remove

• If the object is close to a sensitive body part, like the eye 

• In case of infection