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Just want to ask if calamine lotion is safe for my 17 mos baby. hes wounds are not healing because of continous picking and scratching.thanks?
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Safe!: Calamine lotion it is safe in children as long as it is applied topically. Apply 1-4 times/day as needed; reapply after bathing. Should not applied over open wounds.
Answered 5/8/2017
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I never use it: I find it very drying and it's odor quite bad.I never recommend it to anyone for anything. There are dozens of good ones out there like gold bond intensive care.
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