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The area around my coccyx gets really itchy and end up scratching a lot, i have scars around the area from an op to remove a pilonidal sinus?
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Hydrocortisone: Try OTC 1% hydrocortisone cream. Rub in well twice a day, more if need.
Answered 5/3/2018
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