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My son's fiberglass cast is itching him. what can i do to help alleviate the symptoms ?
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Itching with casts: Heat and hot weather will make it worse, so make him stay indoors where there is an ac. You may also give him over the counter antihistaminic for itching.
Answered 9/14/2013
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