Abstract: Devices and methods for removing tissue, which causes minimal pain or scarring. A hemostatic clamp having two arms with juxtaposeablefaces, can compress tissue between the faces of the arms so as to fuse a portion of the tissue therebetween. A locking mechanism maintains pressure on the arms until the skin is fused to create a skin tab. The unwanted tissue, such as a polydactyl digit, skin tag, or the like, can be excised with the clamp in position. When the locking mechanism is disengaged and the clamp is removed, the fused skin tab inhibits bleeding and the removal of the digit encourages any remaining underlying nerves to withdraw from the area of amputation. A related device can be used as a castration clamp to externally compress testicular-related tissues, such as ductiles, nerves, and blood vessels leading to the testicles, to castrate an animal. The castration clamp provides a quick, bloodless technique that eliminates the need for open wounds, which are subject to infection.

Abstract: Devices and methods for removing tissue, which causes minimal pain or scarring. A hemostatic clamp having two arms with juxtaposeablefaces, can compress tissue between the faces of the arms so as to fuse a portion of the tissue therebetween. A locking mechanism maintains pressure on the arms until the skin is fused to create a skin tab. The unwanted tissue, such as a polydactyl digit, skin tag, or the like, can be excised with the clamp in position. When the locking mechanism is disengaged and the clamp is removed, the fused skin tab inhibits bleeding and the removal of the digit encourages any remaining underlying nerves to withdraw from the area of amputation. A related device can be used as a castration clamp to externally compress testicular-related tissues, such as ductiles, nerves, and blood vessels leading to the testicles, to castrate an animal. The castration clamp provides a quick, bloodless technique that eliminates the need for open wounds, which are subject to infection.

Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for prophylactic or therapeutic treating skin that is exposed to excessive amounts of moisture. The composition is an ointment or paste that includes zinc oxide, a fungicide, a bactericide, and water-absorbing macromolecular materials in a water-immiscible vehicle. The composition is adherent to the skin. The method of use includes cleaning and drying the skin, and then applying the composition to the skin. A topical anesthetic may be included as well.

Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for prophylactic or therapeutic treating skin that is exposed to excessive amounts of moisture. The composition is an ointment or paste that includes zinc oxide, a fungicide, a bactericide, and water-absorbing macromolecular materials in a water-immiscible vehicle. The composition is adherent to the skin. The method of use includes cleaning and drying the skin, and then applying the composition to the skin. A topical anesthetic may be included as well.