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Diarrhea Drug Soothed Skin

Q. I suffer periodically from eczema. Recently a new shampoo set off a bad bout. The rash went down my neck, across my shoulders and onto my arms. The itching was driving me crazy!

I went to the Internet and saw your article about Maalox for diaper rash. I didn’t have Maalox, but I did have Pepto-Bismol. I dabbed it on my shoulders and neck, and the itching stopped immediately. Two days later, the rash has almost disappeared.

A. Thanks for sharing your innovation. We’ve never heard of putting Pepto-Bismol on the skin to relieve irritation or itching.

Eczema tends to be a recurrent problem for many people. We offer advice on supplements and dietary approaches as well as nonprescription creams that can soothe eczema in our Guide to Skin Care & Treatment.

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Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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