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11. Likely diatomaceous earth-- which is mostly silica (so caution breathing it) but food grade used topically

Wed Mar 19, 2025, 06:58 PM

Mar 19

would be reasonably safe. That which is NOT food grade could be contaminated with all manner of things, so read labels if you want to go this route.

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new discovery for rash/itching [View all] markie Mar 19 OP

DE? progressoid Mar 19 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author jayschool2013 Mar 19 #4

For rashes?? Amaryllis Mar 19 #6

I should delete my post. jayschool2013 Mar 19 #10

OK thanks. progressoid Mar 19 #12

I would have appreciated this when we lived in FL birdographer Mar 19 #5

Me too. progressoid Mar 19 #7

Did you try what pros use..."tecnu" on the affected areas? FailureToCommunicate Mar 19 #8

tried it markie Mar 19 #13

Gonna have to remember that Katcat Mar 19 #9