Comments about Perrigo Ichthammol Ointment 20%, 1 oz:

My 2 year old was playing outside when she rubbed her hand across a wooden railing and caught several splinters!!!! There were some large splinters that were fairly easy to remove, however, there were several short/small ones actually under her skin. I did some research and found that carpenters/woodworkers use a "drawing salve" to bring splinters out. "Ichthammol" is the active ingredient and it works wonders. All splinters were removed and I didn't have to hurt my child with tweezers or safety pins! This ointment served its purpose, and for a fair price. Ignore the stench since the end result is painless and for me pain level was most important since my child is only 2.

Comments about Perrigo Ichthammol Ointment 20%, 1 oz:

I had a red painful swelling from an ingrown hair. I couldn't afford to see a doctor so I asked the pharmacist at the drugstore to recommend something I could use at home and this was what she suggested. In a couple of days the swelling and redness were gone.

Comments about Perrigo Ichthammol Ointment 20%, 1 oz:

This is an old fashioned drawing salve (as in, draws things out of the skin) that has been around in ointments for over a hundred years. I have been so frustrated with some persistant eczema patches on my legs - nothing has helped. With summer coming, I searched for a solution. Cortisone is a problem for me, so I avoid it. I tried this ichtahmmol ointment after searching for a black salve that my family had when I was a child. Within 3 days, my eczema patches are almost gone!!! That is really something! Note: it is a black ointment that smells like engine oil - it is made from shale - so, what I did, is after I got home from work, I smeared it on and put on some baggy pants and let it absorb. That is a small price to pay to be able to wear shorts this summer!