The beneficial properties of Papaw or Papaya fruit have been found to greatly aid the skin. Lucas' Papaw Ointment is used as a local topical application and may be beneficial in the treatment of many common skin conditions. Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment may be used as a mild local topical application on the following conditions: Bruises and minor burns, chafings, dry and cracked skin on hands, elbows, lips and feet, gravel rash and heat rash, insect stings and bites, pimples, scalds and sunburn, splinters and thorns, nappy rash, and temporary relief of the symptoms of dermatitis and eczema.