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Topical Anti-Itch Treatments Over-the-counter ointments and creams contain hydrocortisone, witch hazel, or a numbing medicine.—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025 In the wound care section, a selection of bandages, dressings, and medical tape, along with antiseptic wipes, alcohol swabs, triple antibiotic ointment, and two manuals (one for dogs and one for people) is available.—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 This specific ointment from the brand is made for post-workout soreness and recovery.—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025 Castillo said medical staff treated him with a tetanus shot, antibiotic ointment, bandages and pain medication before sending him back to his bunk.—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ointment
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Etymology
Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves
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