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Can a moisturizer cause my red skin?

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Moisturizer/redness: Yes, if you have an irritant or allergic reaction to one of the components of the moisturizer.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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I overwash my hands since covid started and they hurt and are red. I tried every moisturizer and none work. I got vanicream for sensitive skin. Can I use it every time I wash my hands. are my hands clean with a moisturizer on I wash hands before?

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