Question 1

how does ichthammol work?

Accepted Answer

Otherwise known as: Ammonium bituminosulfonate, this works to help the skin heal, I will tell you as a dermatologist in US I have never written for it. There are many great products out there without the risks

Question 2

does ichthammol ointment work?

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Ichthammol: 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 3

what does ichthammol ointment do?

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Icthammol: Might soothes skin.

Question 4

what's ichthammol ointment used for?

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

Question 5

what does ichthammol ointment treat?

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

Question 6

will ichthammol cause an abscess to drain on its own?

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ICHTHAMMOL ABSCESS: AS FAR AS I KNOW, ICHTHAMMOL IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE A DANGEROUS MEDICATION.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE.
BEST LUCK.

Question 7

does ichthammol draw out salve work on a diabetic abcsess?

Accepted Answer

Not especially: If an ulcer is diabetic , it usually requires medical attention as the origin is usually vascular. As such , consultation with a diabetic or skin specialist is best.

Question 8

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

ICHTHAMMOL: 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 9

can i use ichthammol on my hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids.: hemorrhoids are blood vessels at the anus which have become enlarged or inflamed. There are no studies showing any usage of ichthammol for the treatment of hemorrhoids. There is not a lot of reason to suspect it would work, and there is no way to predict whether there would be any side effects. I would see your doctor for the hemorrhoids. Good luck.

Question 10

do ichthammol oiament  helps boils bust?

Accepted Answer

Possibly! : 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.

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