100 Silver Nitrate Sticks (Caustic Pencils) (Rx)

Silver nitrate sticks are used for cauterizing or burning away tissue, typically in medical procedures or to stop bleeding in minor wounds. Silver nitrate sticks can also be used for treating conditions such as skin tags and verrucas. The silver nitrate in the stick causes a caustic reaction on contact with moisture, resulting in coagulation and hardening of the tissue. They should only be used by trained professionals and should be used with caution as they can cause burns if not used properly. Rx items cannot be returned. Silver nitrate sticks  are a firm wooden stick that contain 75% silver nitrate and 25% potassium nitrate used to chemically cauterize skin. Silver nitrate sticks activate when these two ingredients are mixed with moisture (drop of water) a chemical reaction happens and when applied the skin, hemostasis or permanently destroying unwanted tissue such as a wart, skin tag, aphthous ulcers, or over-production of granulation tissue. They are not used as a treatment for mi