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Calamine lotion doesn't actually treat the chickenpox virus. It does, however, help relieve the itching that is associated with the spots. It contains an anti-itching agent to relieve itching.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoShingles and cold sores are not the same thing. Shingles are caused by the chicken pox virus, while cold sores are caused by oral herpes. You can try callomine lotion to help with the itching and maybe try some pain killers to help with the pain.
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Why is calamine lotion is rubbed to treat an ant sting?
calamine lotion and is used as an anti-itching agent to treat mild pruritic conditions such as sunburn, eczema, rashes, poison ivy, chickenpox, and insect bites and stings.
How can the chickenpox and the cold and flu be treated?
Calamine lotion for chickenpox...starve a flu and feed a cold.
Can calamine lotion be used for chickenpox?
ACalamine is safe and effective for patients with chickenpox. Many patients find it provides some relief from itching.
Is aqueous calamine cream good for chickenpox?
yes best thing for itching, relieved my sons crying better then lotion did!!
Which base does calamine lotion contain?
calamine lotion has a base named zinc carbonate
Does calamine lotion expire?
no
Is calamine lotion a steroid?
I stroke my cock with lotion bro
Is there white Calamine Lotion?
I don't know if there is a white Calamine lotion, but there is a clear calamine lotion. It is super clear and once you put it on it just looks a little shiny, kind of like clear nail polish. The only downside is that it doesn't work as well as the pink calamine does.
Is Calamine lotion acidic?
base.
Is Calamine lotion a good chigger treatment to alleviate itching?
Calamine lotion is the prescribed treatment for chiggers. It should dry them out eventually.
How do you treat brown tail moth rash?
Treat the rash with calamine lotion or antihistamine creams, and if these methods fail to work and itching persists, contact a medical professional.
The formula for an anti itch lotion includes 15 ml of calamine lotion in a total of 60 ml of solution How much calamine is needed to make 90 ml of lotion?
22.5
