Wash your hands and the area around the thorn with soap and water
Clean tweezers with rubbing alcohol
If the thorn tip is visible, grasp it with the tweezers
Pull the thorn out slowly in the same direction it entered
If the thorn is under the skin, use a sterilized needle to gently lift the tip out
Remove the thorn with tweezers once the tip is exposed
Wash the area again with soap and water
Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment
Cover with a clean bandage
Seek medical help if the thorn is deep, broken, dirty, or cannot be removed easily