Ballistol for Skin and Wound Care

Ballistol is safe in its use for wounds, on skin and mucosa, and for exposed gut. There were several incidents of a suspected allergic reaction to Ballistol, however, re-exposure did not create any problems. Ballistol can be used as a disinfectant. Its use does not hinder wound healing; it seems to even promote wound healing as opposed to any other disinfectant. In wounds, Ballistol has a local anesthetic affect, and it facilitates the dressing change due to its lubricant effect. Since it is water soluble it can be completely washed out of wounds with normal saline or with drinking water. Ballistol can be used with Vac systems, with PolymemR, and also with Chloramine 0.1% solution. It is feasible to have patients change their wound dressings themselves using drinking water to irrigate and clean the wound as needed, followed by the application of Ballistol into the wound and its surroundings as needed. The wound may be covered with clean, even non-sterile gauzes wettened with Ballistol. This allows for a very cost-efficient and readily available treatment. Ballistol is in most countries in weapon shops available, and it is affordable. All these properties make the use of Ballistol attractive especially also in third World countries and in situations with limited resources available.