Definition of calamine
: a mixture of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide used in lotions, liniments, and ointments
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Step 3: Use antihistamine or calamine cream and oatmeal baths to reduce itching.
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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.
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Many cases can successfully be treated with calamine or aloe vera lotions with the rash lasting from one to three weeks.
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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!
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Origin and Etymology of calamine
Middle English calamyn ore of zinc, from Medieval Latin calamina, alteration of Latin cadmia — more at cadmium
CALAMINE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of calamine for English Language Learners
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: a pink liquid that is used to treat skin that is sore, itchy, sunburned, etc.
CALAMINE Defined for Kids
Definition of calamine for Students
: a skin lotion used especially to reduce itching (as from an insect bite or poison ivy)
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medical Definition of calamine
: 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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