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I pruned a bougainveilla bush with thorns and now have an itchy rash o n my hands and forearms how can i treat then?
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Contact dermatitis: You can treat it with a topical steroid cream, try an over the counter one and if it does not resolve, you may need a prescription strength one from your doctor.
Answered 12/23/2013
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