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Can i put isopropyl on hives?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nor recommended: Isopropyl alcohol does not stop release of histamines. If can actually make matters worse.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/24/2013

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