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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.
How do you treat a hurting thumb?
Normally, just scratch it. If it persists or if it turns red, bleeds, or forms a blister, apply calamine lotion and see a doctor.
How does calamine lotion treat chickenpox?
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.
How to treat chiggers?
if you mean how to treat the bites... you can put petroleum jelly or fingernail polish over the bite (this doesn't always help depending on the bite) or put calamine lotion on to help stop itching.
Is Calamine lotion a solution?
Yes. Mainly zinc oxide. It main uses are to treat sunburn and itchy bites. It also works well on chicken pox and Shingles.
How do you treat posion oak?
The best way to treat poison oak is to use a cold compress on the areas that are developing a rash or itch. You can also use calamine lotion or a hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itching and burning sensations.
How do you treat a sunburn?
ice or lotion... somthings that sting makes it hurt but you can tell its working! XD
How do you Red bug bite?
Red bug bites are fairly easy to treat. Calamine lotion put over the bug bite, or essential oils such as lavender or tea tree oil can help the bites.
Can calamine lotion be used to treat ringworm?
No, Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and should be treated with an anti fungal treatment. Calamine is not an anti fungal.Note that ringworm is very infectious and will spread from area to area and person to person with contact. It is best to see a qualified medical practitioner (a doctor) for an effective treatment.
How do you treat the scorpion weed rash?
The only treatment that i know of is calamine lotion and benedryl. Calamine lotion now comes in clear which is really convenient. Also, isolating the rash and regular washing of the hands helps. Many times the hostile part of the weed, the fibers, get into shoes and may spread back to the hands when putting the shoes on. Pets and carpet may also carry it. The best treatment is isolation and prevention. The only treatment that i know of is calamine lotion and benedryl. Calamine lotion now comes in clear which is really convenient. Also, isolating the rash and regular washing of the hands helps. Many times the hostile part of the weed, the fibers, get into shoes and may spread back to the hands when putting the shoes on. Pets and carpet may also carry it. The best treatment is isolation and prevention.
How can wasp and bee stings be treated using everyday substances?
when ants and nettles (works also on bees) bite or sting you they release formic acid under your skin .This hurts your---------- body doesn't like to be injected with acid. bee stings are also acidic these can be treated by calamine lotion or bicarbonate soda solution which both cancel out the acid.Wasp stings are alkaline. you can treat it by putting vinegar on it.
How do you treat a rash from a Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar?
Antihistamines (like Benadryl), topical hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion, ice packs, epsom salt baths, and removal of caterpillar hairs with Scotch (cellophane) tape.
