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Should calamine lotion burn on a sun burn?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If the: Preparation you are using contains ALCOHOL it may burn on raw skin...READ THE LABEL! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 6/20/2018

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