{"id":85726,"date":"2021-02-24T10:46:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=85726"},"modified":"2023-09-14T05:37:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T05:37:56","slug":"collodion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/collodion\/","title":{"rendered":"Collodion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A liquid used for painting on a clean wound, where it dries to form a flexible covering.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol and ether. When applied to the surface of the body it evaporates to leave a thin clear transparent skin, useful for the protection of minor wounds. Flexible collodion also contains camphor and castor oil, which allow the skin to stretch a little more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Collodions consist basically of a thick, colourless, syrupy liquid, made by dissolving guncotton (pyroxylin) in a mixture of ether and alcohol or with acetone. When painted on the skin the solvent evaporates, leaving behind a tough protective film that is useful for covering wounds. Flexible collodion \u2014 or collodion as it is often known \u2014 contains 1-6 per cent of pyroxylin, with colophony, castor oil and alcohol (90 per cent) in solvent ether. It should be kept in a well-sealed container. Being relatively elastic, it does not crack through the movements of the skin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A thick fluid coating, made of dissolved pyroxylin, that is used to dress wounds or to supply medications to the skin. When applied, it dries to form a transparent film.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Collodion is a viscous blend of ether, alcohol, and pyroxylin utilized in skin formulations for minor cuts and abrasions. Its mechanism of action involves rapid evaporation, leaving behind a shielding film that covers the affected area.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A pliable varnish made from cellulose plastic, commonly used for sealing minor cuts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A liquid used for painting on a clean wound, where it dries to form a flexible covering. 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