[header] How to remove a pin or tack from your skin [title] Find tweezers. [step] You should always use tweezers to remove a pin or tack in your skin. Do not use your fingers, as your fingers can slip and cause the pin or tack to burrow deeper into your skin. 
Look for tweezers that have ends that meet exactly and are the same length. [substeps] Sterilize the tweezers with rubbing alcohol to ensure they are clean.