Injection of Paraffin (Parapin chusha) from Ehagaki sekai
Japanese Late Meiji era 1908
Artist Unknown, Japanese, Publisher Kokkei shinbun sha
Japanese Late Meiji era 1908
Artist Unknown, Japanese, Publisher Kokkei shinbun sha
Paraffin oil injection in the body: an obsolete and destructive procedure.
Abstract
Injection of foreign materials, such as paraffin oil, is an old and obsolete procedure. The authors describe previous uses for this procedure that had been used since the 19th century and the treatment of patients affected by such a disease.
Paraffin Wax
Today, doctors use Botox and collagen to rejuvenate faces. Back in the 19th century, some doctors used injections of paraffin to smooth out wrinkles.
Paraffin was also injected into women's breasts, in an early attempt at breast augmentation. But the practice fell out of favor - and for good reason. It caused formation of hard, painful lumps known as paraffinomas.
Paraffin was also injected into women's breasts, in an early attempt at breast augmentation. But the practice fell out of favor - and for good reason. It caused formation of hard, painful lumps known as paraffinomas.
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| Routes of administration | Topical, oral |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.438  |
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| Formula | C nH 2n+2 |
Liquid paraffin, also known as paraffinum liquidum, is a very highly refined mineral oilused in cosmetics and for medical purposes. This is a UK definition (British Pharmacopoeia) and the term may have different uses in other countries. The cosmetic or medicinal liquid paraffin should not be confused with the paraffin (or kerosene) used as a fuel.
The term paraffinum perliquidum is sometimes used to denote light liquid paraffin. Conversely, the term paraffinum subliquidum is sometimes used to denote a thicker mineral oil.
Usage and side effects orally as laxative[edit]
Liquid paraffin is considered to have a limited usefulness as an occasional laxative, but is unsuitable for regular use as it can seep from the anus and cause irritation.[citation needed]
Efficacy of liquid paraffin is suggested by 2016 Cochrane review.[1]
It might interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, though evidences seem low.[2]
It can be absorbed into the intestinal wall[citation needed], and may cause foreign-body granulomatous reactions in some rat species but not in others and that reaction might not occur with human.[3]
There are evidences suggesting the lack of carcinogenicity.[4]
If it enters the lungs, it can cause lipoid pneumonia.[5]
Liquid paraffin is also used in combination with magnesium as an osmotic laxative, sold under the trade name Mil-Par (among others).[6]
Side effects if injected[edit]
Causes granulomatous reactions if injected.[7]
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