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  • Jul 22, 2013, 03:30 PM
    wathenia
    Cactus spines
    I got into an outdoor cactus. I still have the spines in my skin. They are to deep now to see. How do I remove all the spines from my body. PLEASE HELP I am in a lot of pain.
  • Jul 22, 2013, 03:40 PM
    joypulv
    3 Ways to Remove Cactus Needles - wikiHow

    Unfortunately there are no methods that are 100%. Keeping the area clean is important. If you can get help from a very patient person, that is your best bet.

    If you really can't see them anymore, even against a black piece of paper or cloth, try encasing your skin in melted wax for a day or two.

    Take Benedryl, Tylenol, and ibuprofin.
  • Jul 22, 2013, 03:41 PM
    J_9
    Quote:

    try encasing your skin in melted wax for a day or two.
    Seriously!?
  • Jul 22, 2013, 04:11 PM
    joypulv
    Yes, it works better than duct tape when you rip it off.
    Elmer's glue to soften and then tweezing slowly for hours works best though.

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