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Is It Safe To Apply Lacto Calamine Lotion On Scabs Of Chicken Pox?

Hi, My Wife (35 years) has chicken pox. its the 7th day today and the scabs have not fallen down completely although it is drying up now. My question is that is this the time when Lacto Calamine can be applied to remove the stains. Please suggest !
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi,
You can apply Lacto calamine on scabs of chicken pox.
You can also apply some moisturizing lotion as well.
These lotions will smooth the skin and prevents itching and dryness allowing scabs falling out easily.
Ok and take care.
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Is It Safe To Apply Lacto Calamine Lotion On Scabs Of Chicken Pox?

Hi, You can apply Lacto calamine on scabs of chicken pox. You can also apply some moisturizing lotion as well. These lotions will smooth the skin and prevents itching and dryness allowing scabs falling out easily. Ok and take care.