Aluminum acetate

Aluminum Acetate is salt of aluminum and acetic acid. It has chemical formula C6H9AlO6. Aluminum acetate is used to treat inflammation, itching, and stinging of the infected skin and promotes healing. Aluminum acetate can be used to reduce the itching and irritation. It is a topical astringent that is used as an antiseptic agent. An astrignent is a chemical that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues, usually locally after topical medicinal application. Astringent medicines cause shrinkage of mucous membranes or exposed tissues and are often used internally to check discharge of blood serum or mucous secretions. It has applicates a sore throat, hemorrhages, diarrhea, or with peptic ulcers. Externally applied astringents, which cause mild coagulation of skin proteins, dry, harden, and protect the skin. Acne sufferers can be used astringents if they have oily skin. Astringents also help heal stretch marks and other scars. Mild astringent solutions are used in the relief of such minor skin irritations as those resulting from superficial cuts, allergies, insect bites, or fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.