Question 1

Do ichthammol oiament  helps boils bust?

Accepted Answer

Ichthammol (also known as ammonium bituminosulfonate) is not used much anymore, but is an interesting old remedy.  Sometimes referred to as a "drawing salve", it can soften the skin over a boil to help it come to a head.  It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which makes it very neat! but: if you have a boil, it is important to get it incised and drained asap by your doctor.

Question 2

Will i still have to lance my boil if i use ichthammol?

Accepted Answer

Don't recommend "bathroom surgery". If you have an abscess it would be better to have a medical provider to incise it and to break up possible loculations.

Question 3

Safe to use ichthammol ointment for razor burn and infected hairs?

Accepted Answer

Should be soothing plus draw out any pus from infected or ingrown hair.. Good luck.

Question 4

Can i use ichthammol ointment on pustules that haven't came to surface yet. i have clear skin, but here and their a pustle may appear?

Accepted Answer

DOCTORS ARE TRYING TO WEAN PEOPLE OFF ICHTHAMMOL. TOO MANY SIDE EFFECTS.
FOR THE PUSTULES THAT DEVELOP, I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEE A DERMATOLOGIST TO FIND OUT WHY YOU ARE GETTING THEM.
GOOD LUCK.

Question 5

Does ichammol ointment works on boils?

Accepted Answer

Many years ago,before antibiotics,this was the only topical medication for boils that was available. Rarely used now.

Question 6

How long does ichammol ointment takes to be effective on boils?

Accepted Answer

According to the literature I have found it takes about 24 hours to bring it to a head.  however, I am much more comfortable using antibiotics and draining the boil surgically.

Question 7

I have a boil on my head how can i treat it? its been there for 2 months i tried applying 8trek ointment with no luck

Accepted Answer

Without knowing exactly what this lesion is, and considering it has been there for two months, it's really time that you seek the help of a physician to treat your ailment.

Question 8

Does ichthammol ointment work?

Accepted Answer

Ichthammol ointment is also known as black drawing salve. It is made of sulfur-rich shale and mixed with either a beeswax or paraffin base so it can be used to treat skin aliments. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. It helps treat and clear up many minor wounds on humans and animals.

Question 9

What does ichthammol ointment do?

Accepted Answer

Might soothes skin.

Question 10

What's ichthammol ointment used for?

Accepted Answer

Ichthammol ointment  has been used in humans to treat eczema & to kill bacteria. It is used to treat dry hooves in horses.

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Will i still have to lance my boil if i use ichthammol?

Safe to use ichthammol ointment for razor burn and infected hairs?

Can i use ichthammol ointment on pustules that haven't came to surface yet. i have clear skin, but here and their a pustle may appear?

Does ichammol ointment works on boils?

How long does ichammol ointment takes to be effective on boils?

I have a boil on my head how can i treat it? its been there for 2 months i tried applying 8trek ointment with no luck

Does ichthammol ointment work?

What does ichthammol ointment do?

What's ichthammol ointment used for?

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