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after taking pegintron with rebetol capsules,some skin minor damage has occured.i took the treathment for six months as my doctor requires me.i know that these medicines in combination has some bad side effects.can someone explain how i have some damage in skin and i scrach these most time,i dont feel to scrach these only when i put some cream on these small rounded patches .thanks
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427141 tn?1208856319
thanks bobby
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Plus goldbond ointment
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This is a natural side effect of interferon. If the lotion you are using is helping you then just keep using it. If you can get some "Gold Bond medicated Body Lotion for Extra Dry & Itchy Skin" it comes in a green with a red cap. It works wonders. Just keep putting it on.

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