preparation H used for swollen eyes

Cafe Society
1

I have heard or read somewhere that back in the golden movie era Actors would apply this ointment to their eyes to reduce swelling. Does it work ? Is it harmful?

2

Cecil took this legend on a while ago:
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a990305.html

Conclusion: It doesn’t work.

3

Back in the day, I once sold 12 or so tubes to an aging Major Male star.
I always assumed he wasn’t using it ALL on his “Roids”… :eek: :dubious:

4

I had never heard this, but now it makes something I read a couple of days ago make sense.

I went in to get a cover-up tattoo done. In the after care instructions there was a list of things NOT to put on your tattoo (vaseline, scented lotion etc.). One of the “don’ts” was preperation H. :confused: I couldn’t for the life of me fathom why someone would rub pH on a new tattoo but now I get why some might try it.

5

I guess it would depend on where the tattoo is. :wink:

ouch!