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2. Pine tar - Wikipedia

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   Only pine stumps and roots are used in the traditional production of pine tar. [citation needed] Pine tar has a long history as a wood preservative, as a wood sealant for maritime use, in roofing construction and maintenance, in soaps, and in the treatment of carbuncles and skin diseases, such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.

3. Goeckerman therapy - Wikipedia

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   [8] [9] However, Goeckerman therapy is considered safe although use of tar may have the side-effects of contact dermatitis and mild local burning due to tar hypersensitivity. A retrospective study by Stern et al., of 1,373 patients concluded that there was an increase in skin cancers in those receiving repeated Goeckerman treatments compared to ...

4. Ammonium bituminosulfonate - Wikipedia

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   Ichthammol or ammonium bituminosulfonate (brand name Ichthyol), also known as black ointment, is a medication derived from sulfur-rich oil shale (bituminous schists). It is used (sometimes in combination with zinc oxide) as a treatment for different skin diseases, including eczema and psoriasis (see below).

5. Understanding The Power Of Light Therapy For Psoriasis - AOL

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   Psoriasis occurs when a person's immune system becomes overactive, leading to the rapid multiplication of their skin cells. This results in scaly, inflamed patches of skin, most likely on the ...

6. Tar - Wikipedia

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   Wood tar is still used as an additive in the flavoring of candy, alcohol, and other foods. Wood tar is microbicidal. Producing tar from wood was known in ancient Greece and has probably been used in Scandinavia since the Iron Age. Production and trade in pine-derived tar was a major contributor in the economies of Northern Europe [7] and ...

7. 5 Things to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata - AOL

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   2. Excessive Stress. Stress is a natural, normal part of the human experience, and your body knows how to handle it. When you’re under stress, your body releases stress hormones that activate ...