[header] How to remove a pin or tack from your skin [title] Find tweezers. [step] You should always use tweezers to remove a pin or tack in your skin. Do not use your fingers, as your fingers can slip and cause the pin or tack to burrow deeper into your skin.
[header] How to remove a pin or tack from your skin [title] Find tweezers. [step] You should always use tweezers to remove a pin or tack in your skin. Do not use your fingers, as your fingers can slip and cause the pin or tack to burrow deeper into your skin.
Select tweezers that are made for wires, such as a philips or british hubble pliers. [substeps] Tweezers made from natural materials work better, as they are more comfortable for working with hard surfaces. As they dig deeper you can feel a sharp pinprick in the skin. Metal tweezers have a protective plastic tip. Look for tweezers that have ends that meet exactly and are the same length. [substeps] Sterilize the tweezers with rubbing alcohol to ensure they are clean. Look for tweezers made specifically for small areas of your skin. [substeps] Small areas can get infected easily, like the inside of the last fingernail and the side of your hand.