Did you pull in the spines of a cactus?
There is no need to panic: you can get rid of them using the following methods.
Who umtopft the cactus * or needs to touch it for other reasons, that should
gardening gloves
not forgotten.
This is how you prevent yourself from pulling a sting in.
However, this scenario can quickly arise if we get stuck on the plant or if small children underestimate the risk of stings.
But how should we act when parts of the plant land under our skin?
The following tips could help you.
Remove cactus spines from under the skin using these methods
Use sticky face masks
: Anyone who has ever used a face mask for pimples and blackheads knows very well how many skin particles and hairs we get rid of.
You can also take advantage of this effect with regard to cactus spines: Put a few drops of a liquid face mask on the affected area.
As soon as the mass has dried, you can peel it off and with a little luck you will catch the needle.
By the way: If the spines have not yet penetrated too deep layers of the skin, this trick could also work with adhesive tape.
In all cases, however, the wound must be thoroughly disinfected afterwards.
Remove with tweezers
: This trick should be well known, as the tweezers are made for such cases.
You can use it to remove some layers of skin to better access the spines.
The larger the needles, the easier it will be for you to grab them with the tweezers.
Needle against needle
: With smaller spines, it is often easier to use a pin.
Thanks to their fine tips, you can easily remove small and thin residues.
When you're done, don't forget to disinfect the wound immediately.
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Cactus Spikes Retracted: When to See a Doctor
Can't use any of the methods listed to remove the spines?
If the painful residue does not go away on its own after days, it is advisable
to contact a doctor
.
Small and thin needles in particular can cause bigger problems because they are difficult to spot and grasp.
There is also the risk that the wounds will become infected.
In this case, too, a short phone call with your family doctor is advisable to discuss further steps.
Always prevent the risk of stings
by wearing gloves
.
In addition, you should place especially prickly cacti in places
that small children cannot easily get to
.
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