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Reviewer: Del, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Caregiver)
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We use it for bites, stings and irritation from insects and vegetation. It has almost always worked quickly and effectively.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was eaten up by mosquitos in Cabo San Lucas. The pharmacy recommended Eurax cream. The 1st day it seemed to help a lot with the itching and then seemed to lose it's effectiveness. Still glad I was able to get some relief with it.
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Reviewer: sj.sandy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I found crotamiton cream in London, where it is sold over the counter at Boots the Chemist for about $5 under their own name-brand "Dema-care". It was very effective stopping chronic itching from dry skin (I am over 65 and suffer day and night from terrible itching). I asked my dermatologist to prescribe Eurax crotamiton lotion and was amazed to find that, even with prescription insura
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Reviewer: thundergroundranch, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Best chigger itch medication ever. Have been using and recommending for 30+ years. Have a long list of grateful friends.
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Reviewer: Vmary, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I stayed at a B&B in Ireland and was bitten by red bed bugs. I have localized allergic reactions to most bug and bee stings. The itching and swelling was excruciating. The owner took me to MD who prescribed Eurax which cost about $7. Itching gone in 2 days.
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