Question 1

what is pine tar soap used for?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed skin.: Pine tar has been used in soaps, shampoos, ointments and shaving products  to sooth inflamed skin conditions.

Question 2

i am allergic to pine trees, but nothing severe. can i use pine tar soap? i've heard of its many benefits.

Accepted Answer

Try small area first: Assuming you have true allergy to pine tree, i would suspect that pine tar soap may cause  some symptoms although it may only be mild.  You could certainly try the soap on a small part of your skin.  If it does not cause symptoms then you should be fine.

Question 3

can pine tar soap help get rid of the flaky, itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

May help: It can help for dermatitis but it if works it will need to repeatedly used.

Question 4

is pine tar poisonous to ingest?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A very small amount accidentally ingested should not be a problem. For ingestion of more then a very tiny amount you should get to a doctor or emergency room asap.  No one should ever ingest pine tar intentionally.

Question 5

can soap cause non-specific urethritis in a grown man? if yes, do the symptoms go away on their own, or can they last just as long as nsu given through sexual contact, therefore requiring proper medication?

Accepted Answer

NGU: See replies to your other multiple questions and look for more detailed information in STD oriented websites. If you have symptoms that you think might mean NGU, see a doctor who understands STDs, like your local health department, Planned Parenthood, etc.

Question 6

my wife recently started having constant itching all over her body.  she does not have any rashes on her.  she has not changed any medications, soaps,?

Accepted Answer

Variety of reasons: There can be a variety of reasons for this type of itching. He will need a medical evaluation to clarify what your diagnosis is.

Question 7

is marie france kojic soap safe to use for hyperpigmentation.  what are some safe medications i can take to lighten black areas?

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Dunno: In general hyper pigmentation involves an increased number of melanocytes or activity of those cells and soap just cleans the top layer of skin cells. I would go see a top dermatologist and discuss management issues with him/her.

Question 8

i have localised itching on feet and chest for 10 days. no change in skin products, soaps, or medications. no exposure to irritants. why the itch?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get the correct answer.

Question 9

what do i dfo fro an irritated vagina? it's dry and red cuzz i put too much soap down there? it's not an std i just got back negative results a week ago. i was on medication for bv for seven days. i finished that medication a few days ago.

Accepted Answer

You : You likely had an allergic reaction to the soap you used. Try over the counter Hydrocortisone cream to the external vaginal area. If this persists you may be dealing with a yeast infection, you can then try a yeast infection cream. If you still have symptoms visit your doctor again.
Best of luck.

Question 10

can you get a cold sore if a child who has the virus spits at you and it lands on your tongue? my son spit his medication out back at me while administering and spit landed on my tongue. i washed off with soap but still worried?

Accepted Answer

: The short answer is yes, you can get contaminated with (Herpes Simplex) cold sore virus by being contaminated with an infected person's saliva. You took the best immediate precautions, and possibly over did it.  Your child probably got the virus from you in the first place anyway.

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What is pine tar soap used for?

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I am allergic to pine trees, but nothing severe. can i use pine tar soap? i've heard of its many benefits.

A member asked:

Can pine tar soap help get rid of the flaky, itchy skin?

A member asked:

Is pine tar poisonous to ingest?

A member asked:

Can soap cause non-specific urethritis in a grown man? if yes, do the symptoms go away on their own, or can they last just as long as nsu given through sexual contact, therefore requiring proper medication?

A member asked:

My wife recently started having constant itching all over her body. she does not have any rashes on her. she has not changed any medications, soaps,?

A member asked:

Is marie france kojic soap safe to use for hyperpigmentation. what are some safe medications i can take to lighten black areas?

A member asked:

I have localised itching on feet and chest for 10 days. no change in skin products, soaps, or medications. no exposure to irritants. why the itch?

A member asked:

What do i dfo fro an irritated vagina? it's dry and red cuzz i put too much soap down there? it's not an std i just got back negative results a week ago. i was on medication for bv for seven days. i finished that medication a few days ago.

A member asked:

Can you get a cold sore if a child who has the virus spits at you and it lands on your tongue? my son spit his medication out back at me while administering and spit landed on my tongue. i washed off with soap but still worried?

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