How Do I Remove Fiberglass From My Body?

Fiberglass is a man-made material composed mostly of glass used in insulation, car bodies, boat hulls and surfboards. Without taking the proper safety precautions when working with this material, fiberglass may become embedded in your skin. Usually, you will experience a stinging pain, itching at and around the exposure site, and possibly a rash. There are several methods used to get rid of embedded fiberglass, but it make take you several tries or a combination of methods to achieve relief.

Things You'll Need

• Tweezers
• Water
• Bathtub
• Nylon stockings or wash cloth
• Packing tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove any embedded fibers that are visible with tweezers after washing the affected area with a mild soap.

• 2

  Immerse yourself in water as cold as you can stand for at least two minutes. This will close your pores and prevent the fiberglass from becoming further embedded. Adjust the water to as hot as you can stand it. This will help to remove the fiberglass. You can also use nylon stockings or a wash cloth to remove the fiberglass by rubbing it gently on affected areas.

• 3

  Apply packing tape to affected areas, gently press it down onto your skin to remove the fiberglass, and carefully pull it off if nothing else works. Be careful if applying tape to areas with a lot of hair, as it could come off with the tape.

• 4

  Contact your doctor if you do not get relief after trying these methods at home.