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Suggest Substitute For Buro-sol Powder

Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014

Question: i currently use a Buro-Sol antiseptic powder for compresses for treating and relief of a rare skin conditon (hailey and hailey). I have been using Buro-sol for 30 years whenever my skin condiion flares-up. Buro-sol powder is no longer available. I need a substitue powder for the compresses. Can you provide a substiute powder for my use?
Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Domebro. XXXXXXX Aluminum acetate.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The active ingredient in it is aluminium acetate an antiseptic .
You can search with only thus name and get product online.
There are other trade names also like Domebro powders, Gordon's powder, tricalm gel.
Hope you are able to get any if these either OTC or branded in your area.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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