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==Excessive washing and non-specific dermatitis==
==Excessive washing and non-specific dermatitis==


Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a balanitis like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal
Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a [[balanitis]] like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal
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