Black Salve-- does anyone know the best maker of black salve?

[rainy]

I want to try it to remove spots on my face. I see many sites that sell it but is there one that is best?

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. If that's the stuff I am thinking of, I have seen some hideous pics of people whose

face it had eaten right through.

[rainy]

2. oh, I haven't seen those. I'll do some more research.

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. Google black salve danger and see what comes up. Now I dunno

what's true and what's not, but I do have to say those pics give me pause.

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. Maybe you should read this...

Don't Use Corrosive Cancer Salves (Escharotics)

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/eschar.html

...and one very scary pic re: use of black salve

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. That's the site I was thinking of, yeah. *feeling ill*

[rainy]

7. That is sickening. I'll just have them frozen off like the others. One spot

is close to my mouth and I didn't want to have a scar there.

[GoneOffShore]

6. Well, here's one link

http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6776c.htm

[hedgehog]

8. See a dermotologist for the best advice. You only have 1 face!

[juno jones]

9. Definitely check ingredients.

The main culprit in those kind of salves is bloodroot. That's what causes those burns. There are other preparations out there that are far less caustic. Best to check with a naturopathic doc if you desire to go the herbal route.

[LittleOne]

10. I was looking at TCA Peels today

I have sun damaged 44 year skin with spots. You can do them at home but I thought I would have it done professionally to see how it is done properly before messing with on my own.

[lildreamer316]

14. Please check the info in my post below

also..you may be able to start reducing them with other things before going to do that.

[Why Syzygy]

11. Those photos, even on the pro black salve sites,

are gruesome. I wouldn't treat suspicious skin spots without getting medical advice.

Just fyi for readers, this isn't the same product suggested for relief from boils, "Black Ichmathol", which is safe.
The pharmacist keeps it behind the counter, and you have to ask for it.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

12. please go to a real doctor

either your General Practicioner or a Dermatologist. Find out the best thing to do,
don't fool around.

I am not against natural remedies, but you need to see a real doctor on this.

[lildreamer316]

13. Stop stop stop. And go here:

http://www.makeupalley.com/

Register and go to the skincare board; post your question. Absolutely TONS of personal experience and good advice here. This is my bible reference. I have improved my skin condition over 80% because of this place,

and maybe these too:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/
http://www.smartskincare.com/

For TCA and other peels that you can do at home (if you don't use Neutrogena or somesuch off the shelf):
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/