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Mrs. Chan's 4-year-old son has long been plagued by nagging skin problems. At the change of seasons, his skin turns red and itchy, while pimples appear around his joints. The kid cannot help but scratch, but it only makes the itchiness worsen, which may even lead to sleepless at nights.

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