{"id":84644,"date":"2021-02-21T05:04:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T05:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=84644"},"modified":"2023-09-12T07:41:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T07:41:40","slug":"calamine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/calamine\/","title":{"rendered":"Calamine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A lotion, based on zinc oxide, which helps relieve skin irritation, caused e.g. by sunburn or chickenpox.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A preparation of zinc oxide or zinc carbonate used as a mild astringent on the skin in the form of a lotion, cream, or ointment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A mild astringent used, as calamine lotion, to soothe and protect the skin in many conditions such as eczema and urticaria.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A pink powder, containing zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide. It is used externally in various skin conditions as a protective and astringent, an ointment, or a lotion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Calamine is a skin preparation composed of zinc oxide and iron oxide. It is available in the form of ointment, lotion, or dusting powder and is used to alleviate irritation and itching of the skin. Calamine offers a protective effect, as well as a cooling and drying sensation when applied. It is often combined with local anesthetics, corticosteroid drugs, or antihistamine drugs to enhance its effectiveness in managing skin conditions and providing relief.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-17\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Zinc carbonate is employed in the production of calming lotions, ointments, and dusting powders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lotion, based on zinc oxide, which helps relieve skin irritation, caused e.g. by sunburn or chickenpox. A preparation of zinc oxide or zinc carbonate used as a mild astringent on the skin in the form of a lotion, cream, or ointment. 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