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Should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

No need: to keep using if the itch is gone.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2015

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A member asked:

Should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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