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Recent Examples of lotionsBest lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
For a lot of people, hemorrhoids can be treated at home, using over-the-counter steroidal creams like hydrocortisone, though they shouldn’t be used for more than a week, Pasricha said.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Oral supplements or topical curcumin creams applied to the affected skin may provide relief for those with chronic skin conditions.
Like the items in your kitchen, medications (including creams, ointments, pain relievers, and more) all come with their own set of expiration dates.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Accepted medications that can be disposed of at the event include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed, prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026