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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a huge tub of almactin alpha hydroxy lotion... do you recommend this over aveeno (oatmeal) body lotion? very dry skin, chicken spots on legs, suggestions

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
NO: There are several kinds of Aveeno (oatmeal). There are several products like Amlactin. Use the one[s] you like best. Determine by cost, availability, smell, and especially by feel. Generics are fine.
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