Abstract: A skin healing ointment comprises wax, petrolatum, antibiotic, zinc oxide and an anti-itch ingredient in the following proportions: Wax—0.5-5.0 parts Petrolatum—4.0-10.0 parts Antibiotic—0.25-5.0 parts Zinc oxide—up to 8.0 parts Anti-itch—up to 0.28 parts. In its preferred form, the ointment comprises, approximately: Wax—2.0 parts Petrolatum—7.0 parts Antibiotic—0.817 parts Zinc oxide—0.4 parts Anti-itch—0.05 parts. Effective treatment of psoriasis, Fifth disease, chafing, burns, chapped skin and rashes comprises application of the ointment three times daily until symptoms disappear, then once daily to keep the skin supple and prevent reoccurrence.