Which topical medication is used to treat pruritus?
a. Benzoyl peroxide
b. Burow solution
c. A colloidal bath
d. Silver nitrate
ANS: C
Colloidal baths (Alpha Keri, Aveeno) are emollients used to treat widespread eruptions.
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