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Chickenpox on face is drying out.but cheeks, nose, eyebrows, etc is red and scaly like oat bran like soborrheic dermatitis.can i wash face w/baking soda?
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See below: Yes, but it may dry out the skin. It can be used to relieve the itch if present.
Answered 12/19/2013
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