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I first became aware of Benzion as "tuff skin". In highschool football we would paint our feet with Benzoin then stomp around in a powder box before we put on our socks and cleats. This was done to prevent blisters, not treat them. I never had a blister and I can't recall blisters being much of a problem for our team. This was in the early 60's...cleats did not fit all that well and I would have to peel my socks off after practice and games. It did work! Today I would opt for better fitting footwear...there are so many options out there today.
I have used Tincture of Benzoin in my practice to help secure dressings for some of the lines we would place for surgery. Things such as arterial lines...some neck lines and catheters that had to remain in place for a few days. The benzoin was swabbed on then adhesive tape applied as the benzion would begin to tack a bit. It really did work well...rough on the skin when the tape was removed.
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