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Are there any side effects i should worry about if i have my 9 year old son use milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) as a deodorant?
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Not really: Since Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) is intended for internal use, anything absorbed from topical application should pose no health risks.
Answered 9/27/2017
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