Medical
Pine tar has also been used for treating skin conditions, often as soap, though this use as a drug was banned by the FDA along with many other ingredients, due to a lack of proof of effectiveness.
Some pine tar products contain creosote, a probable carcinogen. This depends on whether they were produced in an open or closed kiln. Some soaps are accordingly advertised as "creosote-free".
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