Silver nitrate etching sticks are used for chemical cauterisation by means of a mixture of silver nitrate and potassium nitrate attached to the head. They are used externally in a wide variety of applications.
The removal of warts and use in podiatry (e.g. for corns) are common areas of application. The application is quick, simple and usually completely painless. Various concentrations (50%, 75%), stick lengths (115mm, 200mm) and materials (wood - rigid, plastic - elastic) are available for treatment. Different groups of healthcare professionals have developed their own preferences and there are no formal recommendations regarding strength, length or material.
Umbilical cord remnants in newborns can be easily removed with our cautery sticks, an application should be performed by the doctor or midwife. In this case, only silver nitrate cautery sticks with a 50% concentration should be used.
Silver nitrate has an astringent and scab-forming effect, potassium nitrate serves to weaken the effect of silver nitrate. Silver nitrate etching sticks allow spot application so that the effect is limited to the desired area.
