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DEET is an effective mosquito deterrent, but there are many reasons it cannot be used. Per the CDC, cuts, eczema, and being a kid are all problems if you want to use DEET. What proven alternative...
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2020-04-17T19:18:31Z (over 4 years ago)
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Russell Steen
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2020-04-17T19:18:31Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>DEET is an effective mosquito deterrent, but there are many reasons it cannot be used. Per the <a href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/deet/guidelines.html">CDC</a>, cuts, eczema, and being a kid are all problems if you want to use DEET.</p> <p>What proven alternatives are there to DEET that can be used for people with open wounds or eczema? </p>