J. Evans (catta@pacbell.net)
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 04:50:47 -0800
> > Silver nitrate when used in the right dilution is an antiseptic. The silver
> > nitrate content is something like in the parts per thousand for medicinal
> > use. The syphillis idea is sort of correct, probably the most common reason
> > during the post WWII years with all the returning vets. Silver nitrate
> > compounds are still used as a topical antiseptic today.
>
I recall my father using it on warts. At the time, I just figured that
all photographers were weird.
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