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Ideas for cast scratching?

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Don't scratch!: Don't succumb to the temptation of scratching under a cast! many infections of the skin start in this manner. Some of my patients have found benefit by placing a cold pack on the cast. Just be sure it doesn't get the cast wet.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/9/2012

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