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Moisturizing creams or lotions
When the skin is dry or injured, moisturizing creams or lotions can be both soothing and helpful.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
22 year experience in Hair Restoration
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A 28-year old female asked:
After cleansing I know I need to seal in hydration with a moisturizing cream. Is there any benefit to layering a lotion underneath the cream?
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A 19-year old male asked:
What is the difference between cream and lotion?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the differences between a lotion, cream and ointment?
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A 23-year old asked:
My skin is always red. How will lotions and creams help lessen the redness?
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A 39-year old asked:
There are flat red bug bites on my skin. What kind of lotion or cream can I put on it?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can i heat my cetaphil moisturizing cream?
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A 41-year old asked:
What creams/lotions help with stretch marks?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there a cream or lotion that treats keratosis?
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A 32-year old asked:
I need a strong effective skin lotion/cream for my sunburn?
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A 30-year old asked:
Do creams and moisturizers have chemicals in them? Is it bad to use it?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it necessary to use lotion on your face after moisturizing because my skin is extremely dry?
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A 41-year old asked:
How do i cure scaly skin? How about some of the OTC creams and lotions?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is collagen skin cream (or lotion) effective? Does it really supply collagen to my skin?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is there any Hair inhibitor cream or lotion exits that actually works? like kalo, hair away?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the best over the counter lotions , soaps , home remedies & creams for Psoriasis ?
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A 44-year old asked:
What type of moisturizing lotion would you recommend on a 2 year old child with sensitive skin?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are some creams and Lotions that you can buy a your local pharmacy to get rid of stretch Marks?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Any suggestions for fade creams to lighten my butt area..do the lightening lotions have long term effects?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is there any medical lotion or cream to penis whitness. If yes, than please tell me the name of such cream or lotion.
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A member asked:
how did you know if its good effective in your face the dr.fischer oil free moisturizing cream-gel and what are those signs.?
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A 28-year old female asked:
What can I use to stop myself from scratching I used premethrin cream but itching is really bad can I use clear anti itch lotion?
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A 31-year old male asked about a 56-year old female:
Dear Doctors, I am having hyperpigmentation. Please advice about any lotion or cream which i could use during the daytime. Thank You.
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A 48-year old female asked:
Hi, this is my question i had a lot of itch in my whole body and i scratch and is big like mosquito bites, i am desperate. thank i do a lot of thing i put a lot of lotion cream i changed my soap but nothing that i do it doesnt work.
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A 45-year old asked:
Is dml moisturizing lotion helpful in reducing acne?
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A 39-year old asked:
Which is best for rosacea: metrogel, cream, or lotion meds?
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A 23-year old asked:
What are some creams and lotions I can use for my athlete's foot?
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A 24-year old asked:
What topical cream or lotion is typically prescribed for shingles?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the best facial lotion/cream for extremely dry & itchy skin?
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A 33-year old asked:
What should I look for in an over the counter non-steroidal cream or lotion for heat rash?
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A 47-year old asked:
What cream or lotion that will stop my hands from feeling really dry without that greasy feeling?
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