Ichthammol For Splinters

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I was told that Ichthammol would help draw a splinter out. I've been using it a week & so far no results. How long should it take?

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If you are using the true Ichthommol salve which is dark brown in color and smells like roofing tar, then it should only take overnight. I used to be able to buy this product from the K-Mart pharmacy however they do not sell it any longer.

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Rite aid has it and it's called Draw out. 20% Ichthammol

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It has been known to help, but not always, sometimes it doesn't work, it can depend on the person, since we are all different, as well as the type of splinter, and how deep it has penetrated the skin.

The good news, however, is that most splinters will eventually work out on their own, our bodies tend to dislike foreign objects being left in them, that's why some piercings are rejected, transplanted organs, and etc. If there is a piece sticking out, or just at the surface of the skin, sticky tape can help, rub it on to make sure it adheres to the area, then peel it off.

There is really no need to worry, unless the splinter is from a possibly dangerous substance, it is hurting a lot, or it has become infected, in all of these cases, you should consult your doctor.

Have you had any luck, yet?

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Well, first of all , you need to put a good grob of it over that sprinter is located at. You do need to put it like a little mountain ??? on a location . Then you cover it with gauze. I would tape it up with water proof tape from first-aid section at store so in case oily Itchamol leak out you still have some sort of defense against it and also it's helps to trap moisture coming out from your skin. The way this thing works by softening your skin so splinter can seek out to the surface . And Itchamol around the wound pushes against the pus to surface. People tends to think apply Itchamol in thin layer like cream. No. You gatta mount that itchamol over that wound like big grob of it . That's what my grandma and her mother and her mother told her . Good luck ??

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