Sliver Removal

[WV Sawmiller]

   I am way late seeing this but I am pretty sure the black ointment mentioned at the start of this thread is called Ichthammol. We used to use it to bring a boil to a head as it seems to draw out the infection. It has always been readily available when I asked for it at various pharmacies. Looks almost like tar going on. 

[Peter Drouin]

What I use, Dig it out. With these, I can see it.
Led lights and all.


 

 
Have to hold your sliver 1" or so from your face, Then you can see also how dirty your hands are after washing them. :laugh: :laugh: ;D

[Iwawoodwork]

Here in sw Oregon when I was growing up we always had a can of that black salve that came in a red and black round can  and was bought from either the Watkins man or Raleigh man when they came around. It was used on all burns, cuts, abrasions, slivers, boils etc, it was applied to us kids, the dogs, cow or hog for any of the above injuries and I still use the bag balm salve I got from my mother when she passed in 1998.

[rjwoelk]

Watkins medicated ointment works. A lot like vicks vapour rub. 

[Pine Ridge]

The black salve i've used is called prid, comes in a little orange can. Got some at walmart pharmacy a few years ago, it was behind the counter and had to ask for it, don't have a clue why it wasn't out on the shelf.

[jimparamedic]

when l was 5 got a splinter from sliding down the steps. mom tried and my aunt a nurse then off to see old Dr Howe he told mom you got fresh milk and fresh bread make a wet paste apply at night cover and in the A.M. it was out the splinter was about 1 1/2"