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What to do with dry winter itchy skin?

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Moiturize: 1. Cooler showers 2. Gentle soap. Try eucerin calming wash 3. Moisturizer. Try cerave, vanicream, or plain vaseline.

Answered 3/18/2013

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