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From: mccamy@topcat.DEC
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Subject: RELIEF FROM INSECT BITES
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Date: Mon, 2-Jul-84 11:36:37 EDT
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From: "...decvax!decwrl!rhea!Topcat!McCamy"


>But How Good is putting ammonia on your skin??<
>Can it damage your skin?<

I've been using it for years with no adverse effect what-so-ever, except
for the smell!!  Ode de Ammonia is not exactly French perfume!

As with any product, I would use a small amount of ammonia at first to see
if you might have a reaction to it.  

As to any long term effects, I don't know of any, but perhaps someone on 
the net may have some information on this.

P.S.  Avoid putting ammonia near your eyes or mouth.