calamine

noun

cal·a·mine | \ ˈka-lə-ˌmīn ,

-mən \

Definition of calamine

: a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments

Examples of calamine in a Sentence

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To minimize the symptoms of poison ivy, use calamine lotion or products containing aluminum acetate. — Erik Polan, Philly.com, "Q&A: How do I know if I have poison ivy?," 8 June 2018 Once a skin rash has developed, the Mayo Clinic advises you to apply cortizone cream and calamine lotion for the first few days to alleviate pain. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy," 4 June 2018 Ointments, such as hydrocortisone 1 percent cream or calamine lotion, can lessen symptoms but should not be used on children younger than 2 without a doctor's permission. — Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, "Diseases from mosquito and tick bites are on rise in U.S. Here's what you can do about it.," 1 May 2018 Step 3: Use antihistamine or calamine cream and oatmeal baths to reduce itching. — NBC News, "How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home (and When to Head to the Hospital)," 10 Sep. 2017 FOMO features a redness-reducing blend of calamine and rose, while Birth of Venus has a smoothing combo of kaolin clay and sea water that's great for moisturizing oily skin. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "We Tried Those Lush Jelly Masks, and They're Fun As Hell," 25 Aug. 2017 Many cases can successfully be treated with calamine or aloe vera lotions with the rash lasting from one to three weeks. — Elliott Almond, The Mercury News, "Are you prepared to deal with the poison oak season from hell?," 6 June 2017 Deal with itchy welts by applying calamine lotion or other itch relief products after taking a hot shower or bath with lots of soap to dislodge the tiny terrors! — Sallie Lee, AL.com, "Invisible bugs cause major discomfort (Garden Talk)," 5 June 2017

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