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Old 07-01-2011, 11:09 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by paradoxjim View Post
I've always washed it with a lye soap such as Fels Naptha or Octogon - old, brown bar soaps. It really helps dry it out and diminishes the itchiness. I also use the spray version of Benadryl on it. If you can tolerate the stickiness, it does cut out the itchies. Good luck.
I agree with the DR, Technu and the Fels Naptha. its in teh laundry isle at stop and shop. In fact you can make a pste and leave it on there.
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