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2. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirit in some regions, refers to a group of denatured alcohols commonly used as topical antiseptics. These solutions are primarily composed of either isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethanol , with isopropyl alcohol being the more widely available formulation.

3. Alcohols (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Since antiquity, prior to the development of modern agents, alcohol was used as a general anesthetic. [29] Detail from The Good Samaritan by Cornelis van Haarlem (1627) showing the Samaritan pouring oil and wine on the injured man's wounds. In the history of wound care, beer, [30] and wine, [31] are recognized as substances used for healing wounds.

4. Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol On A Wound? Neither—Here ...

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5. 25 Alternative Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

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   The ThriftyFun website suggests using rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel to clean old mirrors that have developed a patina or stubborn spots and streaks. The site also notes the same ...

6. History of wound care - Wikipedia

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   They used wine along with boiled water and vinegar to cleanse wounds. The Greeks, specifically Hippocrates (430–377 BC), were also the first to establish the four cardinal signs of inflammation: redness, swelling, heat and pain. [16] Alcohol is still in use today as a wound cleanser largely as rubbing alcohol.

7. 37 things you didn't know you could do with vodka - AOL

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   Photo Credit: Shuttershock Make your own reed diffuser: Reed diffusers are easy to DIY — all you need is water, a binding agent (like alcohol or rubbing alcohol), and essential oils. The vodka ...

8. TCP (antiseptic) - Wikipedia

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   The instructions on the TCP bottle state that TCP can be used for sore throats, mouth ulcers, cuts, grazes, bites and stings, boils, spots and pimples. [6] It can also be used as a mouthwash when diluted, and can also be used as a general disinfectant. [citation needed]

9. Liquid bandage - Wikipedia

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   Liquid bandages are suitable for clean cuts that close easily and shallow small wounds, as it will help both sides of the wound to bond and produce a suture-like effect. Due to the drying of liquid wound dressing, it will form a nonelastic film on the wound and cannot absorb tissue fluid. If the wound area is too large, it will actually hinder ...