calamine
Zinc-based skin remedy
Calamine is a pink powder or lotion containing zinc oxide, used to soothe itchy or irritated skin.
It's the classic treatment for poison ivy, chickenpox, and insect bites: Mom dabbed calamine on my mosquito bites.
The distinctive pink color comes from iron oxide in the mixture.
Medical term for itching
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- poison ivyAllergenic vine causing rash
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
insect bites · mosquito bites · chickenpox · stings · scratching · irritation · sunburn · prickly heat
Pale red hue
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- applicationFormal request document
- shake wellMix by rapid motion
- cotton ballFluffy absorbent fiber sphere
dab · bottle · suspension · astringent · protective · coating · drying · over-the-counter
Study of skin ailments
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- acneInflamed skin condition
oily skin · complexion · pores · mild · facial · astringent · skin protectant · barrier cream
Fe plus oxygen
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- mineralogyScience of inorganic solids
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
pruritus
Medical term for itching
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- poison ivyAllergenic vine causing rash
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
insect bites · hives · mosquito bites · chickenpox · stings · scratching · irritation · sunburn · prickly heat · chiggers
pink
Pale red hue
pasty · visible · distinctive · recognizable
zinc oxide
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- applicationFormal request document
- shake wellMix by rapid motion
cotton ball · dab · bottle · suspension · astringent · protective · coating · drying · over-the-counter · pharmacy
relief
Easing of distress
ease · alleviate · calm · mild · protective barrier · burning · tenderness
dermatology
Study of skin ailments
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
acne · oily skin · complexion · pores · mild · facial · astringent · skin protectant · barrier cream
iron oxide
Fe plus oxygen
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- mineralogyScience of inorganic solids
crystal · carbonate · deposit · mining · natural pigment
- Itch Relievershydrocortisone, antihistamine cream, itch cream, hydrocortisone cream, menthol
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, itchy skin, scalp itch
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- salvessalve, ointment, balm, unguent, healing balm
- skin sootherslotion, balm, aloe gel, salve, ointment
calamineirritant
Source of vexation
poison ivy · acid · stinging nettle · allergen · histamine
- calamine lotionTopical anti-itch treatment