Styptics Antihemorrhagic
styptic pencil
alum block , razor
styptics cause hemostasis contracting blood vessels.
a common delivery system styptic or hemostatic pencil (not confused caustic pencil). short stick of medication. anhydrous aluminium sulfate main ingredient , acts vasoconstrictor in order disable blood flow. stick applied directly bleeding site. high ionic strength promotes flocculation of blood, , astringent chemical causes local vasoconstriction. before safety razors invented, standard part of shaving kit , used seal shaving cuts. people continue use styptic pencils minor skin wounds safety or electric razors.
styptic powder used in veterinary trade stop bleeding nails clipped closely. powder used on animals, such birds, cats, dogs, , rabbits, vein found in center of nail.
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