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The thorn can be removed in different ways, however, before that, it is important to wash the area thoroughly, with soap and water, to prevent the development of an infection, avoiding rubbing, so that the thorn does not enter the skin more deeply.
The removal method must be chosen depending on the position of the spine and the depth in which it is found, which can be done with the aid of tweezers, adhesive tape, glue or sodium bicarbonate.
1. Tweezers or adhesive tape
If part of the thorn is outside the skin, it can be easily removed with tweezers or a piece of tape. To do this, you must pull the thorn in the direction in which it was stuck.
2. Baking soda paste
To remove a thorn from the skin simply and without using needles or tweezers, which can make the moment even more painful, especially if the thorn is very deep, you can use a paste of baking soda. After a while, the thorn comes out by itself through the same hole that it entered, because the baking soda causes a slight swelling of the skin that pushes the thorn or splinter out.
This technique is perfect for children to remove thorns or wood splinters from their feet, toes, or elsewhere on the skin. To prepare the paste, you need:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda;
- Water.
Preparation mode
Place the baking soda in a small cup and slowly add the water, until it reaches a paste consistency. Spread over the hole made by the thorn and place a band aid or tape, so that the paste does not leave the place and can dry at rest.
After 24 hours, remove the paste and the thorn will have left the skin. If this does not happen, it may mean that the thorn or splinter may be very deep in the skin and, therefore, it is recommended to re-apply the paste and wait another 24 hours. If the splinter is slightly out, you can try removing it with tweezers before using the bicarbonate paste again or going to the doctor.
3. White glue
If the thorn does not come out easily with the help of tweezers or tape, you can try applying a little glue to the region where the thorn entered.
The ideal is to use white PVA glue and let it dry. When the glue is dry, try to remove it carefully so that the thorn comes out.
4. Needle
If the thorn is very deep and is not on the surface or covered with skin, you can try to use a needle to expose it, slightly piercing the skin surface, but with great care and after disinfecting both the skin and the skin. needle.
After exposing the thorn, one can try to use one of the methods mentioned above, to eliminate the thorn completely.
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Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team