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 ...

Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin – causing a surprising amount of pain. Fortunately, say ...

Leaving a splinter in the skin can cause inflammation, infection and permanent bumps in the skin, medical experts said. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...