Can I use boric acid powder to wash my face directly?

Boric acid powder is a kind of medicine in real life. It is not unfamiliar to many people. Boric acid powder has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. It can effectively treat some physical diseases and inhibit the occurrence of skin diseases. Boric acid powder can be used to wash your face. It needs to be diluted with water and used in a certain proportion. You should also be careful not to take it orally, as it can easily cause damage and burns to your organs.

Can I use boric acid powder to wash my face directly?

Boric acid is an external preparation with antibacterial effects that can be used when the skin is acutely infected or when exudation is severe. Low concentration boric acid aqueous solution is harmless to the human body. Boric acid is a weak acid weaker than carbonic acid.

Boric acid is often used as a cold wet compress, which has anti-inflammatory, detumescent, antibacterial, astringent and wound cleaning effects. It is suitable for acute dermatitis and eczema with redness, swelling or erosion accompanied by secondary infection and excessive exudation.

If used for large-area skin damage, acute poisoning may occur after absorption, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, rash, central nervous system excitement followed by inhibition, meningeal irritation, kidney damage, circulatory failure, shock, and a lethal dose of 15-20g for adults and 3-6g for children. Repeated use of this product may cause cumulative poisoning.

Boric acid powder should be dissolved into a concentration of 1.5% and then applied to the face for 15 minutes. Then go and apply ointment.

How to use 3% boric acid solution

Indications: It can be used as a cleanser for skin and mucous membrane damage, as a wet compress for acute dermatitis and eczema exudates, as a gargle for the mouth and throat, as a wash for the external auditory canal, chronic ulcers, and bedsores, and as a sterilizing solution for fungal and impetigo infections.

Preparation method: Dilute the solution according to the proportion. Each box of boric acid powder in our hospital contains 60 grams. Take 15 grams (one quarter) and add 500 ml (1 jin) of boiling water or cold boiled water. If dissolved with boiling water, it must be cooled to room temperature before use.

Dosage and Administration: For external use, rinse or wet compress. When applying wet compress, pour the solution into a basin (for ease of operation, do not use a bottle, it is recommended to use an open, shallow basin), soak 6-8 layers of gauze or 2 layers of small towels in the cold solution of this product, soak them thoroughly, squeeze them lightly (twist until no water drips, don't make it too dry), apply to the affected area, put it back in the basin to soak after 5-10 minutes, and apply again. Use it continuously for half an hour. Repeat the above method 1-2 times daily.

Note:

1. Do not take it internally! Please store it properly and do not take it by mistake.

2. This product should not be used on a large area.

3. Not suitable for infants.

4. If there is a burning sensation, redness or swelling at the medication site, stop taking the medication and wash off the local medication. Consult a physician if necessary.

5. It cannot be used to clean the breasts of lactating women.

In addition, boric acid powder has medicinal value. It is commonly used to disinfect wounds, and can also treat baby eczema. It is very effective in treating infant eczema. If your child has eczema, you can use warm water to prepare 3% boric acid water. After it cools down, apply the boric acid water to the affected area. The child's eczema symptoms will improve significantly. However, it should be noted that if boric acid water is used for burns and other diseases for a long time, it may lead to poisoning. Therefore, when using it, you must first have a full understanding of boric acid powder and master the scientific method of use.

Effect of acid powder on face

Boric acid powder does have the effect of reducing inflammation and redness and swelling, and can be used as a facial mask, but you need to pay attention to the ratio of boric acid powder and water, and the mask time should not be too long each time. It is best to wash your face after five minutes. In addition, if you find itching symptoms or other abnormal phenomena on your face after use, you need to stop immediately. If the symptoms are severe, you should go to the dermatology department for examination in time. However, those with allergic skin need to use it with caution. You can try it on a small area first, and then apply it on your face if there is no allergic reaction.

How to use boric acid powder

Boric acid is a white crystalline powder or colorless flakes with a slightly pearly luster. It is irritating and can be used as a chemical reagent and to produce insecticides for cockroaches and beetles. It is used as a hemostatic and preservative in medicine. Boric acid is not allowed to be used as a food additive, but it is common for people to add borax or boric acid to food as an insecticide and preservative. In the early years, there was also the problem of using boric acid as a food preservative and leavening agent. Because boric acid accumulates in the body and is excreted very slowly, it affects the action of digestive enzymes. Therefore, consuming 0.5g of boric acid daily can cause loss of appetite, hinder the absorption of nutrients, and lead to weight loss. Adults can become poisoned if they consume 1 to 3 grams, with the main symptoms being gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Some people may also have central nervous system and skin symptoms, including drowsiness, headache, muscle cramps, and rash.

Apply 3% boric acid water to your face with a towel or mask to reduce swelling and redness.

It is cheap and has no side effects. Boric acid water works better when refrigerated in the refrigerator. In addition, if your eyes are swollen when you wake up early, applying it to your eyes is very effective.