Pig Oil & Sulphur - does it work on humans?

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Rose Folly

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Thanks to tips from people on here, I've treated my cob's flexural dermatitis very successfully with PO&S.

I've got nasty skin problems round MY ankles at present - to do with varicose veins and poor circulation I think (am off to the doc next week) - but meanwhile wondered if anybody has used PO&S on themselves. My vet commented that sulphur has always been a very well known treatment for skin problems. However I don't want to end up in more of a mess than I'm in already.

Any comments gratefully received.
 
As I understand it, the Sulphur kills things, like garden pests and mites on horses, the pig oil is just a carrier, and a barrier/moisturiser. Gardeners use sulphur to kill bugs in its powder form.

So I wouldn't think it would help your condition at all. I would certainly ask the doctor first.
 
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since using p & s i have not suffered with chapped hands.i used to get very very painful splits that took ages to heal.
 
A friend of mine with splits/chaps/cuts all over her hands borrowed some of mine, slathered it on, cotton gloves on top, cured. :confused: I had no idea it was carciogenic! :eek:
 
Thank you everyone for your very helpful replies - both for and against. I don't know what I'd do without this forum!

I didn't know about it being carcinogenic, so thanks for the warning. On the plus side, like the chapped hands respondents, I have been applying PO&S to my mare'g legs with my bare hands (though washing them well after) as I find I can work it in better than with a brush or rubber gloves - and not waste so much. My hands have never been so elegant......

Not sure what cellulitis is, but I'll ask the doctor. And thank you all again.
 
Rose Folly said:
Thanks to tips from people on here, I've treated my cob's flexural dermatitis very successfully with PO&S.

I've got nasty skin problems round MY ankles at present - to do with varicose veins and poor circulation I think (am off to the doc next week) - but meanwhile wondered if anybody has used PO&S on themselves. My vet commented that sulphur has always been a very well known treatment for skin problems. However I don't want to end up in more of a mess than I'm in already.

Any comments gratefully received.
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It is my understanding that sulphur cools the skin, I have ordered my dog some tablets for her skin condition, still havent arrived yet! but I have heard great things about them
 
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