Compound<unk> <unk>  is often applied to skin under an adhesive bandage. It protects the skin from allergy to the adhesive and makes the bandage adhere longer. It is also used by athletes for its reputation of toughening skin. Orthopedists often apply it under a cast, because it protects the skin and diminishes itching. It can be applied to skin fissures, canker sores and fever blisters as a styptic and antiseptic. It is thought that light turns the<unk>  in these modern containers to a darker color. The newly produced<unk>  is often quite clear until mixed and heated in a pot of water or left uncapped or exposed for an unspecified time, at which it turns to a maple syrup brown color. It is unknown if oxidation occurs to produce the dark color or the effects of UV light on the substance. The compounding of<unk>  with other substances, such as Aloe and Tolu balsam, is also thought to cause the variation of color. The<unk>  is available in 60 mL dark amber glass bottles. This is the traditional way of packaging as opposed to the individual applicators currently made popular by 3M in hospitals with Steri-Strips: small clear glass ampules containing 0.6mL and plugged with a fluffed cotton bung. It is issued and used in the U.S. military to treat blisters. A common treatment utilized by medics in the U.S. Army is to drain the fluid from a blister and then inject enough compound<unk>  into the void to glue the blister to the underlying skin, to serve as a local antiseptic, and to prevent further abrasion or loss of skin. This is commonly known as a "hot shot" amongst military personnel due to the extreme burning sensation that will be experienced for several moments when the<unk>  is applied. Those who have undergone this treatment do not find the blisters to cause any irritation subsequently, causes for this could either be somatic or psychological as the medicinal properties have not been studied. Both compounds are also used in cosmetics.
Tincture of benzoin
Insect repellent
Blood squirt
Omental cake
Caustic pencil
Amalgam tattoo
Insect bites and stings
Needlestick injury