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I found a pinworm in my 6 month old's diaper. is there any medication i can give her?
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Take to pediatrician: Usually treatment is from 12 months and up; each situation is different so please take her/him to doc. Itches a lot too. Can use over the counter Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream and zinc-destiny
Answered 11/9/2015
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