Calamine

usgb/ˈkæləmaɪn/
noun

A type of lotion or medicine that helps with skin irritations like itching or rash.

She applied calamine lotion to her mosquito bites to stop the itching.
Visual representation of "calamine" - A type of lotion or medicine that helps with skin irritations like itching or rash.
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Skin Relief

Use 'calamine' to refer to the soothing lotion for insect bites, sunburn, or rashes.

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I always pack calamine when going camping.
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Not a Drink

'Calamine' may sound like a beverage, but it's only for external use.

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Remember, calamine lotion is not to be ingested!
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