Burow S Compress
An old t shirt or bed sheet to the appropriate size and dip the cloth into the compress solution then wring it out so that the cloth is wet but not dripping.
Burow s compress. Discard solution after each use. Burow s solution is a solution of aluminium acetate in water used for the treatment of skin irritations and infections. Apply to affected skin for 15 30 min. Dissolve 1 3 packets in 16 oz water.
Burow s solution a combination of water and aluminum acetate which is available over the counter and functions as a type of astringent can be added to the compress to help clear up the skin source. Amount into a dish for each compress session. Burow s solution is an aqueous solution of aluminium triacetate it is available in the u s. Apply cloth loosely to affected area for 15 to 30 minutes.
Andrew weil recommends shampooing with a product made with tea. For use as a soak. Repeat 3 times a day or as directed by a doctor. Soak affected area 15 to 30 minutes as needed or as directed by a doctor.
Burow s solution is a solution of aluminum acetate in water. The preparation has astringent and antibacterial properties and may be used to treat a number of skin conditions including insect bites and. Soak affected area for 15 30 min q8hr prn. Burow s solution is a solution of aluminium acetate in water used for the treatment of skin irritations and infections.
You may choose to modify your warm compresses if your folliculitis is a bit more severe. As an over the counter drug for topical administration with brand names including domeboro moberg pharma domeboro otic ear drops star otic and borofair. In the case known to me we are using a 1 in 20 solution 50 ml in a litre of tap water as directed by our skin specialist. Webmd for folliculitis of the scalp dr.
It is used as an astringent wet dressing to relieve inflammatory conditions of the skin such as insect bites swelling allergies and bruises. The gel comes in a no mess hands free applicator making it. Product description now you can get that same domeboro effectiveness you ve come to trust in a convenient cooling gel for fast rash relief anytime you need it. Use as a medicated soak compress or wet dressing.
In the case known to me we are using a 1 in 20 solution 50 ml in a litre of. Apply the wet cloth ideally 2 layers thick to the area to be treated and leave in place for 20 30 minutes. Cut a white cotton material i e. Between christmas 2012 and new years i came down with a case of shingles.
The doctor gave me a few prescription and recommended burow s solution to relive the itching and help heal the scabbing that occures.