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Soak and Seal

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Kriston Kline (right) helps perform a 'soak and seal' on her 19-month-old son, Landon, who has eczema. Letting water soak into the skin in a warm bath, then sealing in the moisture with ointment can help heal cracks in the skin and prevent future allergic diseases.

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