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White petrolatum can be applied locally and as time progresses more antipruritic effect can be gained by adding menthol 0.25% camphor 2%, phenol 0.55 or coal tar solution 1% to 5%, watch for sensitivity. Zinc oxide 40% can be mixed with olive oil and applied locally with hands or a paint brush, antipruritic chemicals can be added to this. ................
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