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calamine
noun
cal·a·mine
ˈka-lə-ˌmīn
-mən
: a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments
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In addition, some topical creams or ointments can be applied directly to the affected areas.8 Self-care measures: Itchy and painful skin and benefit from cool or damp compresses, calming lotions like calamine, or oatmeal baths.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
Use a moisturizer with aloe vera, soy, or calamine.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 6 May 2022
What better antidote for a butt-kicking than powdered calamine?
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Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2021
DeGroodt used calamine lotion on his lesions and Bactine as a pain-relieving antiseptic.
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Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022
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“Calamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calamine. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
calamine
noun
cal·a·mine
ˈkal-ə-ˌmīn
-mən
: a mixture of zinc oxide and a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments
Medical Definition
calamine
noun
cal·a·mine
ˈkal-ə-ˌmīn, -mən
: a mixture of zinc oxide or zinc carbonate with a small amount of ferric oxide that is used in lotions, liniments, and ointments
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