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How to use ointment

2021-10-17 09:51:32
I have vitiligo. I use tacroz ointment over patches over finger and legs. When I apply the ointment on fingers and legs it gets wiped while working. My queries are (1) what is the best method to apply the ointment over patches? (2)for atleast how much time the ointment should be left on skin so that it gets observed inside the skin. Pls help
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Best time to apply at night while you are at home. It will get absorbed in 1-2 hours.

Answered2021-10-17 10:47:26

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