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A member asked:
The poison oak i have under my knee cap (i fell) is really dry as is the skin. should i put my lubriderm daily moisturizer or should i just leave it?
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Moisturize: till it takes its course, over the counter anti itch cream would help reduce the inflammation too, hydration,bathing and skin care will help, goodluck
Answered 6/19/2015
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