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Anything i must know about witch hazel before using it?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Yes: Only to be used externally and frequent use can lead to a skin reaction or dermatitis. I do not recommend witch hazel at all.

Answered 6/2/2015

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