how do you get a splinter out from under your finger nail?
930568
put white glue over it let it dry all the way and then pull it off ,the splinter should come right out....good luck!!
684415
Sure, you cut a V at the top of the nail, and it will pull the ingrown toenail out of the surrounding skin to "heal itself".  Or you can dig and dig at it and cut the darn thing out of your skin (of course that hurts like a biatch). I had that problem.  Try wearing a wider shoe, don't leave your socks on all the time, and keep your toenails clipped.  This will help.
815502
if it wasn't ripped off completely, you can use super glue to hold it together until it grows out enough to clip off\n\nif it did rip completely off, file the edges of it as it is growing back in to prevent ingrown nails
540701
not if is broken you need to give it sometime to heal.\nouch!! if you don't have any scratches or deep cuts then it should be ok if you wear the splinter
1074244
It's probably not a dry socket~ they usually hurt terribly!  As mentioned in other answers, it's likely a small piece of bone or tooth structure that broke off during the extraction.  These can act like a splinter in your finger that festers, then finally comes out and everything is better.  It could also be an abscess, which would need treatment ASAP.  You should call your dentist and schedule a quick "look-see" to be sure it's not an abscess.  In the meantime, rinse with warm salt water and it probably wouldn't hurt to message the area with a very CLEAN finger in case it's a retained piece of bone.  Sometimes it'll pop out with a bit of pressure.
230616
It sounds like you damaged the nail underneath the skin.  I'd think that eventually it would stop doing that--you don't say how long it's been happening.\nOne thing you can do is take apart a teabag and use some clear nail polish to apply the teabag paper like a bandage across the split. It will look a little lumpy so you'll have to paint your  nails to disguise it. \nOr you might want to go to a nail salon and see what they suggest.
696848
dirt under finger nails
260606
Fingernail polish is the best, but try washing it off with warm water and soap. May have to do it acouple of times for it to come off.
124680
first thing put the finger in some ice, that should numb it down...before you go to sleep take a pain killer (best thing is call a pharmacy and get the recommended dosage)...\n\nI know it hurts like hell...but the pain will subside
784651
it depends on your track line but doesnt really matter all you need to do is file it down.  if its just a little use an emry board if its a lot use a drimmel ( saves time)\n\nexacto works but you can go to deep or leave a cut which will bother your hand if its bad enough.  better safe then sorry.
310674
I did the same and didn't want to go to the doctor and ended up going anyway.... This is what he told me to do..\n\n\n1. Soak it in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes. (adding something to the water is not necessary)!\n\n2. Dry it really well.\n\n3. Take some Hydrogen Peroxide put some on a Q-tip and apply it to the affected area.\n\n4. Rinse off the peroxide. Dry really well (blow dryer suggested) but not necessary.\n\n5. Next you will need to have some (Betadine) (Povidone Iodine Topical Solution). Take another q-tip dip it in and apply to the toe making sure you cover the whole affected area. \n\n6. Dry with a blow dryer to make sure it is really dry! The only time it should be covered with a band-aid or gauze is if you have your shoes on.. The more air it gets the better..\n\n7. This will have to be done three times a day.\n\nIf you do this it will get better and you shouldn't have to go to the Doc.  This is what i did and it worked!...It will take a while since you waited so long, but it will get better.\nThe nail will have to grow out before you can do anything about it.  When you trim your nails let them stick out a little not too much....This will help.  I know from experience this is no fun so....Good Luck!! :-)\n\nHope this helps you!\n\nIf you do all of this it should go away!\n\nHope this works for you! Hope you feel better!\n\n\nForgot to mention that it was really bad and infected and the doctor told me that if it didn't work i would have to have the toenail removed.  This really worked because i didn't have any surgery at all and the doctor was impressed that it ended up getting better with no surgery!  It was really puffy also.  Again good luck!!
295860
Use toothpaste, rub it in with your finger...or BRASSO works also...a mild abrassive..
458360
I use fingernail polish remover
821333
Have you ever had a wood splinter or a metal shaving get under your skin?  If you have, then you know it's very annoying and you want to get rid of it.  Sorry hon, but you're getting on her nerves.
974201
What you need to do is squeeze it and get the puss out of it, then clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply a topical antibiotic cream.\nIf you can't take the pain of squeezing it, try preparing a cup of hot water (hot as you can stand keeping your finger in) and adding about 2-3 tablespoons of salt. Soak you thumb in this for 20 minutes several times a day., dry and bandage with the antibiotic cream.
421877
Usually your body will force it out. It will become infected and pussy, and the pus will force the splinter out. \n\nIf it is too deep - I'd get a knife, some alcohol, and neosporin. You can figure the rest out.\n\nHowever, things can stay in your skin long term and not cause any real problems. We were in a car accident a few years ago, and my husband has stuff in his arm - like gravel or something. It's lumpy and the skin is slightly discolored, but it doesn't hurt or cause any problems.
276004
Can't offer any advice,only solidarity! My right thumbnail is similarly affected, has been for about 10 years (I'm 43).  I've never damaged it or cut it funny, but there's a definate groove running top to bottom, and the nail notches in slightly at the top.  There's also a faint line 5mm long - looks like a crack but isn't.\nDo you think there is a special Society we can join? ;-)