Black Salve is a mixture of Bloodroot extract and zinc chloride, the combination of which kills skin cells on contact.
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#1 Black Salve is BAD.
Skin cancer is nothing to mess with and it can be a devastating disease if not treated correctly. A new remedy available online calls itself Black Salve and has incredibly damaging effects long term.
#2 Dead Isn't Always Better
Black Salve is a mixture of Bloodroot extract and zinc chloride, the combination of which kills skin cells on contact.
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#3 You Don't Always Want Separation Either
When placed on the cancer affected area, the idea is that the salve will burn the cancer out of the skin, causing it to separate.
#4 Ouch
Unfortunately, this type of treatment is not easily controlled or regulated, so it can't only target cancer cells, which leaves it to burn very painful holes in your skin.
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#5 Damage Beyond Repair
In short--don't buy everything you see on the internet and consult your doctor for appropriate treatment if you're concerned you might have skin cancer.
