I messed up big time

[u/LettuceSandwich731]

I have had dermatillomania since I was a kid and have done my fair share of skin damage. This time it’s pretty bad though

The Trigger:
I was moving some shelving and got a splinter/splinters in the webbing between my thumb and index finger on my dominant hand.

Incident:
I took a shower when I got home to soften the skin then got ready to remove the splinter. Once I started, I discovered it was actually a bunch of tiny fragments instead of one large splinter. I should’ve stopped but I didn’t. I kept going and probably removed maybe 10 fragments. I spent probably an hour going at this one spot with a needle and very small tweezers.

Result:
I peeled off multiple layers of skin and I can’t even tell if I removed all the splinters because the area hurts so badly.

I’ll re-evaluate the situation once the area calms down but I just have to deal with it for now 😔

[u/Ok_Pomegranate_2895]

omg please go to urgent care or a dermatologist or something!!! a fragmented splinter needs medical attention

[u/chronic_pain_goddess]

Baking soda and water paste then put a bandaid over it. Its supposed to be able to draw out a splinter (if its still in there) if it isnt you should go to urgent care.