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Extremely itchy bumps on areas i put johnsons babyoil.tkin allegra in day,benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night.wht else can i do to relieve itchin?how lng will it last?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Topical hydrocortiso: This is likely a rare occurrence of a contact allergy reaction to an ingredient in the baby oil and one would not have expected much benefit from antihistamine. If topical Hydrocortisone did not help. see your doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Extremely itchy bumps on areas i put johnsons babyoil.tkin allegra in day,benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night.wht else can i do to relieve itchin?how lng will it last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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