rash cream

Topical itch treatment

Rash cream is a topical ointment or lotion applied to irritated skin to soothe inflammation, reduce itching, and promote healing.

Most commonly refers to diaper rash cream for infants, though similar products treat heat rash, contact dermatitis, and other skin irritations: The pharmacist recommended a zinc oxide rash cream.

Related

skin · skin irritation · soothing · calamine · diaper · baby powder · hives · irritation · redness · inflammation · tube · topical · apply · over the counter · relief · bumps · allergic · soothe

Categories
Opposites
effect on skin

rash creamskin irritant

Substance causing dermal reaction

poison ivy · allergen · acid · abrasive · corrosive

therapeutic role

rash creamirritant

Source of vexation

toxin · pathogen · allergen · histamine

Family

rash, cream, rashes, rashly, rashness, creams, creamy, creamery, creamed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G