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Which is better to hydrate the skin aloe vera gel or lanolin?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Likely Lanolin.: Although side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 8/16/2018

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