A child who has not received the chickenpox vaccine has developed the chickenpox virus. The child has itching related to the chickenpox pustules. Which of the following herbal preparations would be helpful to decrease itching?
A) Coal tar (Balnetar)
B) Colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)
C) Clindamycin
D) Bacitracin (Bacillin)
B
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Oat preparations, such as Aveeno, are used topically to treat minor skin irritation. Coal tar is not used for this child; it is primarily administered for psoriasis and dermatitis. Clindamycin is not administered to treat minor skin irritation. Bacitracin is not administered to relieve itching related to chickenpox.
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